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MAZDA MIATA 1991 Factory Service Manual 1991 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MIATA)
1990 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MPV 4WD)
Inner Nut61-72 (83-98)
Outer Nuts (2)13-20 (18-26)
Filler Plug29-40 (39-54)
Ring Gear Retaining Bolts51-61 (69-83)
Power Plant

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MAZDA MIATA 1991 Factory Service Manual 1991 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MPV)
1990 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (PROTEGE 4WD)
Differential Carrier Bearings Lock Tab13-19 (18-26)
Differential Carrier-to-Housing17-20 (23-27)
Drive Pinion Lock Nut94-210

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MAZDA MIATA 1991 Factory Service Manual 1991 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (PROTEGE 4WD)
1990-91 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (RX7)
Differential Carrier Bearing Cap Bolts27-38 (37-52)
Differential Carrier Bearing Lock Tab14-19 (19-26)
Differential Carri

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MAZDA MIATA 1991 Factory Service Manual 1990-91 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (929)
Bearing Cap Bolts (1) 54-79 (73-107)
Differential Carrier Bearing Cap Bolts (2) 50-66 (73-107)
Differential Carrier Bearing Lock Tab13-19 (18-26)
Differential Case

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MAZDA MIATA 1991 Factory Service Manual Push out front bushing using a press and Remover (49-G030-627A). To remove rear bushing, install Bearing
Puller (49-0710-520) on bushing. DO NOT overtighten bearing puller nuts or lower arm will be d

Push out front bushing using a press and Remover (49-G030-627A). To remove rear bushing, install Bearing
Puller (49-0710-520) on bushing. DO NOT overtighten bearing puller nuts or lower arm will be distorted and
damaged. Press to push out rear bushing using Remover (49-G030-627A). To install both bushings, use
remover and Support Block (49-0823-146).
Installation (All Models)
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten lower control arm pivot bolts to specification with vehicle
resting on ground and suspension unloaded. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
UPPER CONTROL ARM
Removal (Miata)
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove engine splash shield. Remove ball joint pivot nut.
Use Puller (49-0118-850C) to separate ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove upper control arm pivot bolts.
Remove upper control arm.
Inspection
Check upper control arm for damage or cracks. Check bushings for deterioration and excessive wear. Check
ball joint for excessive wear. Examine dust boot for damage. Replace parts as necessary.
Bushing Replacement
Using a chisel, remove old bushing from control arm. Coat new bushing with grease. Press new bushing into
control arm.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten upper control arm pivot bolts to specification with vehicle
resting on ground and suspension unloaded.
SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal (Miata)
Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove engine splash shield. Remove stabilizer link bolt.
Separate upper ball joint from steering knuckle. Loosen lower control arm pivot bolts. Remove shock absorber
upper mount nuts and lower bolt. Move lower control arm just enough to remove shock absorber. Be careful not
to damage brake line.
Disassembly
Clamp upper mount in vise. Loosen lock nut 2 turns only. Compress coil spring using coil spring compressor.
Remove lock nut and remainin
g components. Slowly release compressor tension.

1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata
SUSPENSION - FRONT 1990-91 SUSPENSION Front
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MAZDA MIATA 1991 Factory Service Manual REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
STEERING GEAR
Removal & Installation (Miata & MPV)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove
cotter pins and cast

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MAZDA MIATA 1991 Factory Service Manual 3. Remove pressure and return hose connections from steering gear. Remove mud flap on drivers side.
Remove steering gear mounting bolts. Remove steering gear through wheelwell on drivers side.
4.

3. Remove pressure and return hose connections from steering gear. Remove mud flap on driver's side.
Remove steering gear mounting bolts. Remove steering gear through wheelwell on driver's side.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed system. Tighten bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table.
Removal & Installation (Protege & 323)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove
engine undercover. Remove cotter pins and castle nuts from tie rod ends.
2. Using puller, remove tie rods from steering knuckles. Remove steering column intermediate shaft-to-
steering gear pinion shaft bolt. Remove pressure and return hose connections from steering gear box.
3. Remove all accessible steering gear mounting bracket upper nuts and lower bolts. On Protege, support
drive train from above. Loosen stabilizer bar left mounting bracket and remove engine mount
crossmember.
4. Remove transmission control cable clip. Remove transfer case mount nuts. Lower engine gradually until
rear engine mount bolts can be removed. Remove lower left steering gear mounting bolt from between
transaxle and transfer case.
5. On all models, remove steering gear. To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed system.
Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table.
Removal & Installation (RX7)
1. Remove battery. Drain cooling system. Remove fan shroud and radiator. Raise and support front of
vehicle. Remove front wheels and engine undercover.
2. Remove control links and stabilizer bar. Remove cotter pins and castle nuts from tie rod ends. Remove tie
rods from steering knuckles with puller.
3. Remove steering column intermediate shaft-to-steering gear pinion shaft bolt. Remove pressure and
return hose connections from steering gear box.
4. Remove steering gear mounting bolts. Lower steering gear brackets, steering gear and linkage from
vehicle as an assembly.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed system. Tighten bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table.
Removal & Installation (929)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove
engine undercover. Disconnect pressure and return hose connections in front of steering gear.
2. Drain fluid. Disconnect return hose fitting to control valve. Remove starter for access to control valve.
Disconnect control valve and pressure switch connectors. Remove control valve. Remove cotter pins and
castle nuts from tie rod ends.
3. Using puller, remove tie rods from steering knuckles. Remove steering column intermediate shaft-to-
steering gear pinion shaft bolt. Remove steering gear mounting bolts. Remove steering gear from bottom
of vehicle.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata
STEERING GEAR - POWER RACK & PINION 1991 STEERING Mazda - Power Rack & Pinion
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MAZDA MIATA 1991 Factory Service Manual Installation
Inspect stabilizer bar and components for damage, cracks and deterioration. To install, reverse removal
procedure. Ensure bushing is aligned with White line on stabilizer. Ensure seam f

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