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Rear Differential Disassembly: Notes

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Special Service Tool (SST) 

49 H027 002
Bearing remover
G14580523Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
49 M005 561
Differential carrier hanger
G14580524Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
49 L027 004
Gear case remover
G14580525Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
49 L027 006
Serrate socket
G14580526Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
49 L027 007
Hex socket
G14580527Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
49 T032 316
Shaft
G14580528Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
49 T032 317
Weight
G14580529Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
49 0107 680A
Engine stand
G14580530Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
49 0839 425C
Bearing puller set
G14580531Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
WARNING:
  • The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the rear differential is in a tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become inoperative. If the rear differential unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the rear differential in a tilted condition. When turning the rear differential, grasp the rotation handle firmly.
  1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
    G14580532Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    PART DESCRIPTION

    Component no. Refer to
    1 Differential oil temperature sensor
    2 Rear cover
    (See Rear Cover Disassembly Note .)
    3 Rear differential component
    (See Rear Differential Component Disassembly Note .)
    4 Adjusting shim
    5 Spacer
    6 Oil seal (Coupling component)
    7 Locknut
    (See Locknut Disassembly Note .)
    8 Drive pinion
    (See Drive Pinion Disassembly Note .)
    9 Collapsible spacer
    10 Bearing inner race (front)
    11 Bearing inner race (rear)
    (See Bearing Inner Race (Rear) Disassembly Note .)
    12 Spacer
    13 Bearing outer race
    (See Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note .)
    14 Differential carrier
    15 Ring gear
    (See Ring Gear Disassembly Note .)
    16 Pin
    17 Pinion shaft
    18 Pinion gear
    19 Thrust washer
    20 Side gear
    21 Thrust washer
    22 Side bearing
    (See Side Bearing Disassembly Note .)
    23 Gear case
    24 Oil seal (side gear)