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Rear Differential Assembly: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Service Tool (SST) 

49 D028 203
Support block
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49 W034 201
Dust boot installer
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49 L027 006
Serrate socket
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49 L027 007
Hex socket
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49 F401 331
Bearing installer body
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49 G030 338
Attachment E
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49 M005 797
Oil seal installer
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49 L025 002
Bearing installer
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49 F027 007
Attachment ø 72
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49 B032 335A
Oil seal installer
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49 V001 525
Bearing installer
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49 JP01 002
Holder side bealing
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Replacement Part 

Bearing outer race
Quantity: 2
Location of use: Bearing
Spacer
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Drive pinion
Collapsible spacer
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Drive pinion
Locknut
Quantity: 1
Location of use:Drive pinion
Oil seal (side gear)
Quantity: 2
Location of use: Side gear
Oil seal (Coupling component)
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Coupling component

Oil and Chemical Type 

Rear differential oil
Type: MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1
Sealant
Type: TB1217C or equivalent
WARNING: The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, ever, 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.
CAUTION:
  • Clean away the old sealant before applying the new sealant.
  • Install the rear cover before the applied sealant starts to harden.
  • Allow the sealant to set at least 30 minutes after installation before filling the differential with the specified oil.
  1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Differential Assembly
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    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Gear case
    2 Side bearing
    (See Side Bearing Assembly Note .)
    3 Thrust washer
    (See Thrust washer Assembly Note .)
    4 Side gear
    5 Thrust washer
    6 Pinion gear
    7 Pinion shaft
    8 Pin
    9 Ring gear
    (See Ring Gear Assembly Note .)
    10 Differential carrier
    11 Bearing outer race
    (See Bearing Outer Race Assembly Note .)
    12 Spacer
    (See Spacer, Bearing Inner Race Assembly Note .)
    13 Bearing inner race (rear)
    (See Spacer, Bearing Inner Race Assembly Note .)
    14 Bearing inner race (front)
    (See Spacer, Bearing Inner Race Assembly Note .)
    15 Collapsible spacer
    16 Drive pinion
    17 Locknut
    (See Locknut Assembly Note .)
    18 Adjusting shim (LH)
    (See Adjust Shim Assembly Note .)
    19 Spacer
    20 Rear differential component
    21 Adjusting shim (RH)
    (See Adjust Shim Assembly Note .)
    22 Rear cover
    (See Rear Cover Assembly Note .)
    23 Differential oil temperature sensor
    24 Oil seal (Side gear)
    (See Oil Seal (Side gear) Assembly Note .)
    25 Oil seal (Coupling component)
    (See Oil Seal (Coupling component) Assembly Note .)