Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 169

Fig. 34: Disconnecting Rear Lateral Link (Lower) Ball Joint Using SST 
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REAR CROSSMEMBER COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Support the rear crossmember with the jack, and remove the bolt. 

WARNING:



Be sure that the crossmember component is securely supported by 
the jack. If not securely supported, the crossmember component 
could fall, resulting in serious injury or death, and damage to the 
vehicle.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 35: Supporting Rear Crossmember With Jack 
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2. Remove the rear crossmember component. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

2008 ENGINE

Starting System - MX-5 Miata 

STARTING SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX [LF] 

Fig. 1: Identifying Location Of Starting System Components 
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STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] 

1. Remove the battery cover.  

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)  

3. Remove the side cover. (LH)  

WARNING:



Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they 
can cause severe burns or serious injury.  



When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body 
with starter terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal 
injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always 
disconnect the negative battery cable before performing the 
following operation.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE Starting System - MX-5 Miata

  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE Starting System - MX-5 Miata

  

4. Remove the under cover. (MT) (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the pipes still connected. Position the clutch release cylinder so 

that it is out of the way. (MT) (See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [M15M-D] .) 
(See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [P66M-D] .)  

6. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 2 .  

7. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

Fig. 2: View Of Starter Removal Order & Components (With Torque Specifications) 
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STARTER INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Peel off the insulator from the starter completely using a scraper. 

NOTE:



If there is peeling on or damage to the insulator, attach a new insulator 
using the following procedure:  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 ENGINE Starting System - MX-5 Miata