Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 101

Fig. 2: Inspect Wheel Bearing For Axial Looseness 
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FRONT WHEEL HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the brake caliper component and disc plate.  

2. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in Fig. 3 . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 3: Removing Wheel Hub Bolt Using SST 
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3. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.  

4. Install the wheel hub bolt by placing a proper sized washer on the hub, and tightening the nut as shown in 

Fig. 4 . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 4: Installing Wheel Hub Bolt By Placing Proper Sized Washer On Hub & Tightening Nut 
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WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 5 .  

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

3. After installation, inspect front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .) 

CAUTION:

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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS 
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring 
harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following 
procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor harness 
connector (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the 
sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 5: Identifying Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Components (With Torque Specifications) 
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BRAKE CALIPER COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Suspend the brake caliper component using a cable or equivalent. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - MX-5 Miata