Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 145

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Fig. 11: Steering Wheel & Column Components (With Torque Specifications)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL NOTE

CAUTION:

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Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a
hammer. The column will collapse.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

1. Set the vehicle in the straight-ahead position.

2. Remove the steering wheel using a suitable puller.

STEERING LOCK MOUNTING BOLTS REMOVAL NOTE

1. Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts using a chisel and a hammer.

2. Remove the bolts using a screwdriver.

3. Disassemble the steering lock component.

Fig. 12: Removing Bolts Using Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

STEERING LOCK MOUNTING BOLTS INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Assemble the steering lock component to the steering shaft.

2. Verify that the lock operates correctly.

3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.

4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 13: Installing Steering Lock Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

STEERING SHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Lock the tilt lever.

2. Tighten nut A.

3. Tighten nut B.

4. Tighten bolt C.

CAUTION:

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Do not apply a shock in the axial direction of the shaft.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 14: Steering Shaft Nuts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Make sure the wheels in the straight-ahead position, and install the steering wheel.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:



Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the
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 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata