Hi Maraguez,

The Ring gear fits.
The bearings fit.
The distance between the bearings is ok.
The offset of the ring gear is ok.
The whole Miata diff fits the Sportage housing.
The ring gear meshes with the pinion gear.
The axle splines fit.

Now the bad part.....
The groove to retain the axle snap ring is different....looks like some machining is required.
Updates to follow.

EDIT: No machining needed, just a new snap ring.

Last edited by wd8cdh; 10/24/04 02:02 AM.
Ron Schroeder
Long Island NY
99 4DR auto Sportage, 30x950R15 tires, 3/4" strut spacer, rear air springs, Manual Hubs, FRONT Torsen LSD
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