Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 58

Fig. 49: Identifying Toe Contact & Flank Contact Points
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

5. If the heel and face contact points appear as shown in Fig. 50 after the drive pinion and ring gear teeth

contact inspection, replace the spacer with a thicker one, and move the drive pinion inward.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 50: Identifying Heel & Face Contact Points
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES

Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

REAR DRIVE SHAFT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Location Of Rear Drive Shaft Components
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REAR DRIVE SHAFT INSPECTION

1. Verify that the drive shaft is not twisted or damaged.

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If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.

2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.

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If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.

3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left and right by hand and verify that there is no roughness.

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If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Drain the rear differential oil.

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. Add rear differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT .)

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 performing the following
procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix
it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by
mistake while servicing the vehicle.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata