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Fig. 5: Exploded View Of Rear Axle Shaft (MPV)
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DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Removal (Front MPV 4WD)
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine skid plate. See Fig. 6 . Drain front differential fluid. Remove
tie rod ends and lower control arms. Remove front axle shafts. See AXLE SHAFTS
- FRONT article.
2. Mark drive shaft and differential carrier flanges for reassembly reference, and remove drive shaft from
differential carrier. See Fig. 6
. Disconnect Automatic Free Wheel (AFW) vacuum hoses and electrical
connector.
3. Place floor jack under differential assembly. Remove differential-to-chassis mounting bolts and AFW
extension housing mounting nuts. Remove differential and AFW extension housing from vehicle.
Remove AFW assembly from left side of differential housing. Pull drive coupler from carrier. Remove
differential carrier-to-housing bolts. Remove differential carrier.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply sealant to carrier mating flange. Align marks made during
removal. Refill differential with lubricant. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.

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Fig. 9: Removing Reamer Bolt Sleeve (Miata)
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Installation
1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply sealant to carrier mating flange. Align marks made during
removal and install axle shafts. Install differential. Raise transmission until engine and transmission are
level.
2. Position Power Plant Frame (PPF) in place. Install PPF/differential mounting spacer. Tighten bolts to 27-
38 ft. lbs. (37-52 N.m). Install and tighten PPF-to-transmission side mounting bolts.
3. Ensure sleeve is installed into PPF housing block. Install spacer and bolts. Ensure reamer bolt is installed
into front hole and tighten bolt. See Fig. 8
.
4. Install transmission-to-PPF bracket (M/T only). Install remaining PPF bolts. Refill differential with
NOTE: Front PPF-to-differential side mounting bolt is reamer bolt which aligns
PPF. See Fig. 8
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MX-5 Miata
BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS
BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS
CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES
CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES
CONTROL UNITS
CONTROL UNITS
ComponentComponent Location
A/C RelayIn right front of engine compartment, near radiator. See Fig. 1 .
Condenser Fan RelayIn right front of engine compartment, near radiator. See Fig. 1 .
Cooling Fan RelayIn main fuse/relay block.
Flasher UnitBehind left side of dash. See Fig. 2 .
Fuel Pump RelayUnder left side of dash. See Fig. 2 .
Headlamp RelayOn left rear corner of front inner fender panel. See Fig. 1 .
Horn RelayOn left rear corner of front inner fender panel. See Fig. 1 .
INT RelayIntegral with windshield wiper & washer switch.
Main RelayIn left rear corner of engine compartment, in main fuse/relay block.
Power Antenna RelayIn right rear of vehicle, attached to power antenna.
Rear Window Defogger
RelayIn center rear of trunk compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Retractable Headlamp RelayBehind left side of dash.
TNS RelayIn left rear corner of engine compartment, on inner fender panel. See Fig.
1 .
Warning UnitBehind left side of dash. See Fig. 2 .
ComponentComponent Location
Fuse Block (Front)Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 2 .
Fuse Block (Rear)On right rear side of luggage compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Main Fuse BlockOn right rear corner of engine compartment, near firewall. See Fig. 1 .
ComponentComponent Location
ABS Control ModuleBehind passenger's seat. See Fig. 3 .
ABS Control UnitIn right rear corner of engine compartment.
Cruise Control ModuleUnder left side of dash above fuse block. See Fig. 2 .
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Control ModuleOn bracket, behind left side of dash. See Fig. 2 .
Engine Control Module (ECM)Behind passenger's seat. See Fig. 3 .

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MOTORS
MOTORS
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS
Key Interlock UnitBehind left side of dash. See Fig. 2 .
SAS UnitBehind center of dash. See Fig. 2 .
Transmission Control Module (TCM)Under left side of dash, near fuse block. See Fig. 2 .
ComponentComponent Location
Blower MotorUnder right side of dash. See Fig. 2 .
Condenser Fan MotorIn front of engine compartment.
Cooling Fan MotorIn front of engine compartment.
Cruise Control ActuatorOn left side of engine compartment.
Fuel PumpIn fuel tank.
Power Antenna MotorIn right front of trunk.
Retractable Headlamp ActuatorsBehind respective headlamp.
Shift Lock ActuatorUnder center console, on base of gear selector.
Windshield Washer MotorOn bottom of washer fluid reservoir.
Windshield Wiper MotorOn right side of firewall.
ComponentComponent Location
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Left Front)On back of left front wheel spindle assembly. See Fig. 1 .
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Left Rear)On back of left rear wheel hub assembly. See Fig. 3 .
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Right Front)On back of right front wheel spindle assembly. See Fig. 1 .
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Right Rear)On back of right rear wheel hub assembly. See Fig. 3 .
Brake Fluid Level SensorIn brake fluid reservoir. See Fig. 1 .
Camshaft Position SensorIn center rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Crankshaft Position SensorOn front of engine.
EGR Boost SensorOn right side of engine compartment.
EGR Valve Position SensorOn right side center, rear of engine compartment.
EGR Valve Position SensorOn right side center, rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Engine Coolant Temperature SensorOn rear of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Fuel Gauge Sender UnitIn fuel tank.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Front)In rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Rear)On underside of vehicle, on exhaust pipe.
Input/Turbine Speed SensorOn left side of transmission.
Mass Air Flow SensorOn top of air filter housing. See Fig. 1 .
Throttle Position (TP) SensorOn side of throttle body. See Fig. 1 .
Transmission Fluid Temperature SensorOn left side of transmission.

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SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES
SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES
SWITCHES
SWITCHES
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)On speedometer assembly.
Water Temperature Sender UnitOn center of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Washer Fluid Level SensorOn washer fluid reservoir. See Fig. 1 .
ComponentComponent Location
AT Interlock SolenoidIn steering column, near ignition switch. See Fig. 2 .
EC-AT Solenoid ValveOn left side of transmission.
EGR Solenoid Valve (Vacuum)On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
EGR Solenoid Valve (Vent)On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Fourth Gear Solenoid ValveOn left side of transmission.
Idle Air Control ValveOn right side, front of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
PRC Solenoid ValveOn right side, front of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Purge Solenoid ValveOn right strut tower. See Fig. 1 .
ComponentComponent Location
Back-Up Lamp Switch (M/T)On right side of transmission. See Fig. 1 .
Brake SwitchOn bracket, above brake pedal. See Fig. 2 .
Buckle SwitchOn driver side seat belt buckle. See Fig. 3 .
Clutch Switch (M/T)On bracket, above clutch pedal. See Fig. 2 .
Hold SwitchUnder right side of center console.
Key Reminder SwitchIn steering column, near ignition switch.
Neutral Switch (M/T)On right side of transmission. See Fig. 1 .
Oil Pressure SwitchOn right side of engine. See Fig. 1 .
"P" Range SwitchUnder center console, on base of gear selector.
Parking Brake SwitchOn base of parking brake lever. See Fig. 4 .
Power Steering Pressure SwitchOn power steering pump assembly.
Refrigerant Pressure SwitchIn front of engine compartment, near radiator support. See Fig. 1 .
Starter Interlock Switch (M/T)On bracket, above clutch pedal. See Fig. 2 .
ThermoswitchUnder right side of dash.
Transmission Range SwitchOn left side of transmission.
ComponentComponent Location

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CONNECTORS
CONNECTORS
GROUNDS
GROUNDS
Data Link Connector (DLC)On left inner fender panel. See Fig. 1 .
Data Link Connector (DLC) No. 2Under left side, center of dash, near console. See Fig. 4 .
Ignition CoilOn center rear of engine compartment.
Power ConnectorOn left inner fender panel.
Resistor (A/C-Heater)Under right side of dash. See Fig. 2 .
ComponentComponent Location
X-06 (White, 1 Pin)At right rear of engine compartment.
X-07 (White, 1 Pin)At right rear of engine compartment.
X-08 (White, 3 Pin)At right rear of engine compartment.
X-09 (Green, 4 Pin)At right rear of engine compartment.
X-10 (White, 6 Pin)At right rear of engine compartment.
X-12 (A/T) (White, 4 Pin)At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
X-12 (M/T) (Black, 1 Pin)At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
X-13 (Black, 10 Pin)At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
X-14 (Black, 8 Pin)At right rear of engine. See Fig. 1 .
X-15 (Gray, 4 Pin)At right rear of engine. See Fig. 1 .
X-16 (White, 20 Pin)At right kick panel. See Fig. 2 .
X-17 (White, 20 Pin)At right kick panel. See Fig. 2 .
X-18 (White, 24 Pin)At right kick panel. See Fig. 2 .
X-19 (White, 20 Pin)At right kick panel. See Fig. 2 .
X-20 (White, 20 Pin)At left side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
X-21 (White, 24 Pin)At left side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
X-22 (White, 2 Pin)At left side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
X-23 (White, 16 Pin)At right side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
X-24 (White, 12 Pin)At left kick panel. See Fig. 2 .
X-25 (White, 12 Pin)At left kick panel. See Fig. 2 .
X-26 (White, 4 Pin)At left kick panel. See Fig. 2 .
X-27 (White, 3 Pin)At left kick panel. See Fig. 2 .
X-28 (White, 4 Pin)At right kick panel. See Fig. 2 .
X-29 (White, 3 Pin)At right kick panel. See Fig. 2 .
X-30 (White, 8 Pin)Forward of right rear wheelwell. See Fig. 3 .
X-31 (White, 2 Pin)At right front corner of trunk.
X-36 (White, 2 Pin)At left kick panel.

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COMPONENT LOCATION GRAPHICS
ComponentComponent Location
G1At left rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
G2At left side of dash. See Fig. 2 .
G3At front of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
G4At right upper end of dash. See Fig. 2 .
G5At right upper end of dash. See Fig. 2 .
G6At right rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
G7At right end of dash. See Fig. 4 .
G8At left end of dash. See Fig. 4 .
G9At center rear of trunk. See Fig. 3 .
G10Above left rear wheelwell. See Fig. 3 .
G11Forward of right rear wheelwell. See Fig. 3 .
NOTE: Figures may show multiple component locations. Refer to appropriate table for
proper figure references.

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Fig. 1: Engine Compartment

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1997-98 ENGINES
1.8L 4-Cylinder
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engines can be identified by engine model and number. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODE. On Miata,
engine model and number are stamped on flange at upper right rear of cylinder block deck, as viewed from
flywheel. On Protege, engine model and number are stamped on flange at upper left rear of cylinder block deck,
as viewed from flywheel.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODE
ADJUSTMENTS
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & PRIMING
Releasing Pressure (Miata)
Locate and remove fuel pump relay from under left side of dash, near steering column. Start engine and allow to
stall. After engine stalls, attempt to restart engine to ensure no residual pressure exists. Turn ignition off and
reinstall fuel pump relay. When disconnecting fuel hoses, cover connection with shop rag to catch fuel leakage.
To avoid excessive cranking after servicing, prime fuel system before starting engine.
Releasing Pressure (Protege)
NOTE: For repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL
PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
ApplicationCode
Miata & Protege (1.8L DOHC)BP
NOTE: Valve clearance is not adjustable. Some Hydraulic Lash Adjuster (HLA) noise
may occur during engine start-up. Noise should disappear after engine reaches
normal operating temperature. If noise persists and oil level is okay, change
engine oil. If oil change does not reduce noise, check with manufacturer for
modified HLA.
NOTE: For reassembly reference, label all electrical connectors, vacuum hoses and
fuel lines before removal. Also place mating marks on engine hood and other
major assemblies before removal.

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Remove rear seat cushions. Disconnect fuel pump connector. Start engine and allow to stall. After engine stalls,
attempt to restart engine to ensure no residual pressure exists. Turn ignition off and reconnect fuel pump
connector. When disconnecting fuel hoses, cover connection with shop rag to catch fuel leakage. To avoid
excessive cranking after servicing, prime fuel system before starting engine.
Priming System
Ensure fuel system is closed. Connect jumper wire between F/P and GND terminals of data link connector. See
Fig. 1
. Turn ignition on for about 10 seconds and check for fuel leaks. Turn ignition off and disconnect jumper
wire.
Fig. 1: Identifying Data Link Connector Terminals (Typical)

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COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING
1. Slowly pour coolant into radiator at a rate of 1.1 qt. (1.0L) per minute maximum until coolant is level
with filler port. Fill coolant reservoir to "F" mark. Securely install radiator cap. Start engine.
2. Operate engine at idle until normal operating temperature is reached. If coolant level warning light
illuminates during warm-up, turn engine off and check drain plug and coolant hoses for leaks. Operate
engine at 2200-2800 RPM for 5 minutes. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Repeat steps 1) and 2). Check coolant level. If engine coolant is not level with filler neck, repeat entire
procedure. If engine coolant is level with filler neck, fill reservoir to "F" mark.
CAUTION: If engine overheats during procedure, system contains excessive air. Stop
engine and allow it to cool, then repeat step 1).

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