Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 49

Fig. 14: Installing Differential Component To SSTs
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BEARING CAP DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Mark the bearing cap and differential carrier for proper installation.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 15: Marking Bearing Cap & Differential Carrier For Installation
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ADJUSTMENT SHIM, SIDE BEARING OUTER RACE DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the adjustment shim using a flathead screwdriver.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 16: Removing Adjustment Shim Using Flathead Screwdriver
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2. Put left and right identification marks on the removed adjustment shims and side bearing outer races.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 17: Putting Left & Right Identification Marks On Adjustment Shims & Side Bearing Outer
Races
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SIDE BEARING DISASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Remove the side bearing using the SST .

2. Put left and right identification marks on the removed side bearings.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata