Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 150

Fig. 31: Measuring Swinging Torque 
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY 

1. Assemble in the order indicated in Fig. 32 . 

CAUTION:

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Place copper plates, rag, or similar material in a vise, when securing 
the mounting bracket portion of the steering gear.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 32: View Of Steering Gear & Linkage Components (With Torque Specifications) 
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MOUNTING RUBBER ASSEMBLY NOTE 

1. Install the mounting rubber so that two notches of mounting rubber are aligned to the steering rack. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

  

2. Apply soapy water to the rubber part of the mounting rubber. 

Fig. 33: Aligning Notches Of Mounting Rubber 
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3. Press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out completely from the gear housing 

using the SSTs and a press. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 34: Installing Mounting Rubber 
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4. Reverse the gear housing, then press the mounting rubber until the mounting rubber end comes out 

completely from the other side. At this time, the mounting rubber end and steel pipe are aligned. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata