Ring Gear Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

The gear case and ring gear could be damaged if the ring gear is installed with old thread-locking compound remaining on the bolt threads. Before installing the ring gear, completely remove the old thread-locking compound from the bolt threads.

Apply a small amount of thread-locking compound to each of points A on the back of the ring gear, and bolt thread areas B (around the entire ring).
Application thickness
1. Back of ring gear points A:
  1. Approx. 0.4 cm ³ {0.4 cc, 0.024 cu in}
  2. (1 location approx. 0.04 cm ³
  3. {0.04 cc, 0.0024 cu in})
2. Ring gear bolt thread points B:
  1. Approx. 0.4 cm ³ {0.4 cc, 0.024 cu in}
  2. (1 location approx. 0.04 cm ³
  3. {0.04 cc, 0.0024 cu in})
Fig 1: Locating Back Of Ring Gear And Bolt Thread Areas
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the ring gear to the differential gear case and tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern.
Tightening torque
1. 68.6-83.3 N.m
  1. {7.00-8.49 kgf.m, 50.6-61.4 ft.lbf}