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Roll Pin Assembly Note

  1. Install the new roll pin as shown in the figure to hold the pinion shaft.
    Fig 1: Installing Roll Pin
    G01904432Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Measure the backlash by the following procedure.
    1. Install the left and right drive shafts in the differential component.
    2. Support the drive shaft on V-blocks as shown in the figure.
    3. Measure the backlash of both pinion gears.
      • If not as specified, replace worn and damage parts.

      Backlash 

      1. 0.050-0.150 mm {0.0020-0.059 in} 

    Fig 2: Measuring Pinion Gear Backlash
    G01904433Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.