Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 63

Fig. 18: Identifying Adjusting Bolt Of SST
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2. Crimp the boot band (small-size) using the SST.

3. Verify that the crimp value B is within the specification.

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If the crimp value B exceeds the specification, reduce opening length A of the SST and recrimp the
boot band.

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If the crimp value B is less than the specification, increase opening length A of the SST and crimp
the new boot band.

Specification B

2.4-2.8 mm {0.095-0.110 in}

4. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.

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If the boot band protrudes from the installation area, replace it with a new band and repeat Step 2
thru 4.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 19: Crimping Boot Band
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5. Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.

6. Adjust opening length A of the SST to the specification.

Specification A

3.2 mm {0.13 in}

7. Crimp the boot band (large-size) using the SST.

8. Verify that the boot band crimp value B is within the specification.



If crimp value B exceeds the specification, reduce opening length A of the SST and recrimp the
boot band.



If the crimp value B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase opening length A
of the SST , and then recrimp the new boot band.

Specification B

2.4-2.8 mm {0.095-0.110 in}

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

9. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.



If the boot band protrudes from the installation area, replace it with a new band and repeat Step 7
thru 9.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES

Propeller Shaft - MX-5 Miata

PROPELLER SHAFT LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Propeller Shaft
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PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the member and the middle pipe.

(See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Propeller Shaft - MX-5 Miata

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Propeller Shaft - MX-5 Miata