Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 787

Fig. 41: Measuring Drive Pinion Preload
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
ADJUSTMENT SHIM ASSEMBLY NOTE
Ring Gear Backlash Adjustment
1. Stack the side bearing race and differential gear case component on the surface plate as shown in Fig. 42
and measure the height using a caliper and a ruler. This is value A.
Standard Height A
151.4-152.6 mm {5.961-6.007 in}
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata