Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 162

Fig. 7: View Of Spring Seat Rubber & Upper Spring Seat 
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UPPER SPRING SEAT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Install the coil spring with the lead lower end of the lower spring seat facing the direction shown in Fig. 

8 . 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 8: Identifying Spring Seat Facing 
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION 

1. Inspect the rear shock absorber in the same way as the front shock absorber. (See FRONT SHOCK 

ABSORBER INSPECTION .)  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL

1. Dispose of the rear shock absorber in the same way as the front shock absorber. (See FRONT SHOCK 

ABSORBER DISPOSAL )  

REAR LATERAL LINK (UPPER) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 9 .  

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

3. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR 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 operations, remove the ABS 
wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and move the sensor away from the 
harnesses.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 9: Identifying Rear Lateral Link (Upper) Components (With Torque Specifications) 
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REAR LATERAL LINK (UPPER) BALL JOINT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Using the SST , disconnect the rear lateral link (upper) ball joint. 

NOTE:

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When removing the rear lateral link (upper) ball joint, the rear knuckle 
bushing may also come off. If it comes off, replace the rear knuckle.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata