Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 158

Fig. 12: Removing Dust Cover Using Chisel 
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BUSHING REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the bushing from the rear knuckle using the SSTs.

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Axle - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 13: Removing Bushing From Rear Knuckle Using SST's 
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WHEEL HUB BOLT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Remove the wheel hub bolts from the wheel hub using a press. 

NOTE:

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Remove the wheel hub bolt only if there is an abnormality. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Axle - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 14: Removing Wheel Hub Bolts From Wheel Hub Using Press 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

WHEEL HUB BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Press in new wheel hub bolts into the wheel hub using a press. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Axle - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 15: Pressing New Wheel Hub Bolts Into Wheel Hub Using Press 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

BUSHING INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Press the new bushing into the rear knuckle using the SSTs.

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Rear Axle - MX-5 Miata