Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 61

 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 61

 

 

Fig. 10: Removing Boot Band Using End Clamp Pliers 
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BOOT BAND (DIFFERENTIAL SIDE) DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Remove the crimp of the clip using a flathead screwdriver. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 11: Removing Crimp Of Clip Using Flathead Screwdriver 
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TRIPOD JOINT SOCKET DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Place an alignment mark on the drive shaft and the outer ring. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 12: View Of Alignment Mark On Drive Shaft & Outer Ring 
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2. Remove the outer ring.  

SNAP RING, TRIPOD JOINT DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Place an alignment mark on the shaft and tripod joint.  

2. Remove the snap ring using a snap ring plier. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 13: Removing Snap Ring 
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3. Remove the tripod joint from the shaft. 

BOOT DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Wrap the shaft spline with vinyl tape. 

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the component, do not use a hammer 
when removing it.  

NOTE:

Remove the axle side boot 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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