Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 60

 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 60

 

 

Fig. 6: Removing Rear Shaft 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

CLIP INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Point the opening of the new drive shaft clip upward, install it to the clip groove at the end of the rear 

drive shaft with the installation width within the specification. 

Standard 31.2  

mm {1.23 in}  

2. After installing the clip, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, reinstall the new clip. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 7: Identifying Clip Groove End Of Rear Drive Shaft 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

REAR DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Apply differential oil to the differential oil seal lip. 

2. Insert the rear drive shaft into the rear differential with the clip opening facing upward.  

3. After installation, verify that the rear drive shaft is securely held by the clip by pulling the outer ring on 

the differential side towards the axle.  

LOCKNUT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Tighten a new locknut. 

CAUTION:

The sharp edges of the rear drive shaft can slice or puncture the 
oil seal. Be careful not to damage the oil seal when installing 
the rear drive shaft from the rear differential.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 8: Tightening New Locknut (With Torque Specifications) 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

2. Crimp the locknut, using a chisel and hammer.  

REAR DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY 

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in Fig. 9 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 9: View Of Rear Drive Shaft Components 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.  

BOOT BAND (AXLE SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the boot band using end clamp pliers. 

NOTE:

Remove the boot band only if there is an abnormality. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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