Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 146

1. Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

2. Remove the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 15.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

5. After installation, adjust the total toe-in. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig. 15: View Of Steering Gear & Linkage Components (With Torque Specifications)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

BOLT (INTERMEDIATE SHAFT) REMOVAL NOTE

1. Mark the pinion shaft and gear housing for proper installation.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 16: Locating Mark On Pinion Shaft & Gear Housing
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TIE-ROD END BALL JOINT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Remove the tie-rod nut.

2. Separate the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SSTs .

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 17: Separating Tie-Rod End From Steering Knuckle Using SSTs
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL NOTE

1. Remove the steering gear and linkage by pulling it from the right side.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Tighten bolts loosely.

2. Assemble the mounting bracket with the mark on the bracket facing the vehicle rear.

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata

Fig. 18: Locating Mark On Bracket
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3. Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to the specified torque in the order shown.

Tightening torque

74.4-104.8 N.m {7.587-10.68 kgf.m, 54.88-77.29 ft.lbf}

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

2008 STEERING Power Steering - MX-5 Miata