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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0 L4 GAS
Disassemble
- Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance.
- Mark driveline components.
- Clamp u-joint using suitable tool in vise.
- Remove snap rings. If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove bearing cup if it cannot be pressed out all the way.
- Remove driveshaft slip yoke.
- Position driveshaft slip yoke using suitable tool.
- Press out bearing cup.
- Rotate driveshaft slip yoke.
- Press spider to remove remaining bearing cup.
- Remove driveshaft slip yoke...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2.0 L4 GAS
- Unhook battery cover from battery box.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise vehicle on lift.
- Remove retainers securing lefthand side cover then remove cover.
- Remove under cover bolts then remove undercover.
- On models equipped with manual transaxle, proceed as follows:
- Remove clutch release cylinder with pipe still connected.
- Position clutch release cylinder out of way.
- On all models, remove oil filter, drain oil in suitable container.
- On models equipped with oil cooler, proceed as follows:
- Remove oil cooler and oil filter adapter component with coolant hoses attached, drain oil in suit...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 1996-2009 MX-5 Miata
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata SV 2.0 L4 GAS
The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) alerts the driver to an OBD II emission related component or system fault. The MIL will come on in run/crank mode as a bulb check until a PIP (Profile Ignition Pickup) signal is detected. The MIL should turn off after a PIP signal is detected. The MIL remains on in the following conditio...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata SV 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
- Remove hose from water inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove battery and battery tray.
- Set a breaker bar on center of tensioner pulley.
- Turn c...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: SERVICE POINTS FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT DUE TO ENGINE NOISE Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE Vehicle: 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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