MX-5 Miata L4-2.0L (2008)
1. Temporarily install a spare nut onto the end of the rear drive shaft.
2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
3. Separate the rear drive shaft from the wheel hub.
Wheel Hub Component Removal Note
1. Wind the SST and backing plate contact area with packing tape two times.
2. Remove the wheel hub component using the SSTs.
3. If the bearing inner race remains on the wheel hub component, use a chisel to secure a sufficient space for installing the SST between wheel hub
component and bearing inner race.
4. Remove the bearing inner race using the SST.
5. After removing the bearing, repair any backing plate deformation.
Wheel Bearing Removal Note
1. Wind the SST and backing plate contact area with packing tape two times.