Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 105

Fig. 10: Disconnecting Front Lower Arm Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle Using SST 
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FRONT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Loosen the bolts on the vehicle side.  

2. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint using the SST . 

bushing may also come off. If it comes off, replace the steering 
knuckle.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 11: Disconnecting Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Using SST 
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BUSHING (REAR SIDE) REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Mark the front upper arm as shown in Fig. 12 . 

CAUTION:



Be careful not to damage the front lower arm. If it is damaged, 
replace it.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 12: Identifying Mark On Front Upper Arm 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

2. Remove the bushing using the SSTs . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 13: Removing Bushing Using SST's 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

BUSHING (FRONT SIDE) REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Cut off the stopper plate rubber using a razor. 

CAUTION:



Be careful not to damage the front lower arm. If it is damaged, 
replace it.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata