Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 1881

Fig. 30: Measuring Ball-Joint Rotational Torque Using Allen Wrench & Torque Wrench
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REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
1. Remove the exhaust pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
2. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the power plant frame. (See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [M15M-D] .)
(See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [P66M-D] .) (See AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL] .)
4. Remove the rear drive shaft. (See REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove the rear differential. (See REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS

wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring
harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before operations, remove the ABS
wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and move the sensor away from the
harnesses.