Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 53

Fig. 30: Pressing Rear Bearing Outer Race Into Differential Carrier Using SST & Press 
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FRONT BEARING OUTER RACE ASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Press the front bearing outer race into the differential carrier using the SST and a press. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 31: Pressing Front Bearing Outer Race Into Differential Carrier Using SST & Press 
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SPACER ASSEMBLY NOTE 

Pinion Height Adjustment 

1. Assemble the spacer, bearing inner race (rear side), and the SST (O-ring) to the SST (49 8531 565) as 

shown in Fig. 32 . 

NOTE:

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Use the installed spacer when adjusting.  

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Install the spacer with the chamfer on the SST side. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 32: Assembling Spacer, Bearing Inner Race (Rear Side) & SST (O-Ring) To SST (49 8531 565)
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2. Insert the set assembled in Step 1 from the rear side of the differential carrier.  

3. Assemble the SST (49 8531 567) front bearing, companion flange, and a washer from the front side of 

the differential carrier. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 33: Inserting Assembled Set In From Rear Side Of Differential Carrier 
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4. Tighten the locknut to the extent that the SST (49 8531 565) can be turned by hand.  

5. Place the SST (49 N027 001) on top of the SST (49 8531 565).  

6. Place the SST on the surface plate and set the dial gauge to zero. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata