Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 147

Fig. 19: Mounting Bracket Bolts Tightening Order
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BOLT (INTERMEDIATE SHAFT) INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Align the marks and install the intermediate shaft and bolt.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE DISASSEMBLY

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in Fig. 20.

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. 20: Exploded View Of Steering Gear & Linkage
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TIE ROD DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Unclamp the washer.

2. Remove the tie rod.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 21: Removing Tie Rod
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PINION PLUG, PINION SHAFT COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the clip and the dust cover, then remove the pinion plug using the SST .

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 22: Removing Pinion Plug Using SST
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2. Remove the pinion shaft component from the gear housing.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata