Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 757

Fig. 12: Installing New Drive Shaft Clip To Clip Groove At Top Of Rear Drive Shaft
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CAUTION:
4. Insert the rear drive shaft into the rear differential with the clip opening facing upward.
5. After installation, verify that the rear drive shaft is securely held by the clip by pulling the outer ring on
the differential side towards the axle.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY
WARNING:
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in Fig. 13 .
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata
The sharp edges of the rear drive shaft can slice or puncture the
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oil seal Be careful not to damage the oil seal when installing the
rear drive shaft from the rear differential.
The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however,
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if the rear differential is tilted, the self-lock mechanism could
become inoperative. If the rear differential unexpectedly rotates, it
could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the rear differential
tilted. When turning the rear differential, grasp the rotation handle
firmly.