Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual — part 94

Fig. 3: Exploded View Of Rear Lower Arm Assembly
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

UPPER ARM

Removal

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assembly. Remove upper arm-to-crossmember bolts. Remove
upper arm-to-knuckle bolts. Remove upper arm. Inspect arm for damage, cracks and deformation. Check for
damaged or worn bushings.

Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all nuts/bolts to specification with vehicle resting on ground and
suspension unloaded. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Adjust rear wheel alignment. See
SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

1997, 1999-2000 SUSPENSION Rear - Miata

STABILIZER BAR

Removal

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assembly. Remove stabilizer bar-to-crossmember bolts, brackets
and bushings. See Fig. 4 . Remove stabilizer bar control link-to-lower arm nut and bolt. Remove stabilizer bar
and control link from vehicle. Separate stabilizer bar from control link. Inspect stabilizer bar and components
for damage, cracks and deterioration.

Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure bushing is aligned with White line on stabilizer. Tighten nuts and
bolts to specification with vehicle resting on ground and suspension unloaded. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig. 4: Exploded View Of Rear Stabilizer Bar & Control Link

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

1997, 1999-2000 SUSPENSION Rear - Miata

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

ABS Speed Sensor Harness & Bracket Bolts

12-16 (16-22)

Caliper Assembly-To-Knuckle Bolt

37-50 (50-68)

Drive Axle Lock Nut

1997

160-216 (216-294)

1999 & 2000

174-235 (236-318)

Lower Arm-To-Crossmember Nuts

54-70 (73-95)

Lower Arm-To-Knuckle Nut

46-55 (63-75)

Shock Piston Rod Nut

1997

22-27 (30-37)

Shock-To-Body Nuts

22-26 (30-35)

Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts

15-20 (20-28)

Stabilizer Link Bolts

1997

27-39 (37-53)

1999 & 2000

32-44 (44-60)

Strut-To-Lower Arm Bolt

54-68 (73-93)

Upper Arm-To-Crossmember Nuts

1997

34-49 (47-66)

1999 & 2000

40-56 (54-76)

Upper Arm-To-Knuckle Bolt

1997

34-49 (47-66)

1999 & 2000

40-56 (54-76)

Wheel Lug Nuts

66-86 (89-117)

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

1997, 1999-2000 SUSPENSION Rear - Miata

STARTER - DIRECT DRIVE

1997 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Mazda - Starters - Direct Drive

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

Direct drive starter is a conventional 12-volt, 4-pole, brush-type starter. The integral solenoid is attached to the
drive housing. The overrunning clutch pinion drive is mounted directly on end of armature shaft drive.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

ON-VEHICLE TESTING

* PLEASE READ FIRST *

CIRCUIT TESTING

If starter does not operate, check voltage at starter "S" terminal with ignition switch in START position (and
clutch depressed on M/T). See Fig. 1 . If voltage is greater than 8 volts, repair or replace starter as required. If
voltage is 8 volts or less, check ignition switch, park/neutral switch (A/T), interlock switch (M/T) and wiring.

NOTE:

See TROUBLE SHOOTING article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

NOTE:

On all models with anti-theft system, obtain code number and deactivate audio
anti-theft system before disconnecting battery.

NOTE:

Before testing, ensure battery is fully charged, battery cables and terminals are
clean and tight, and engine grounds are good.

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

STARTER - DIRECT DRIVE 1997 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Mazda - Starters - Direct Drive

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata

STARTER - DIRECT DRIVE 1997 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Mazda - Starters - Direct Drive