Inner diameter: 49.8 mm {2.0 in} or more
Inner depth: 8.7 mm {0.34 in} or more
12. After installing the new clip onto the drive shaft, insert the drive shaft into the differential. (See
REAR
DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
13. Verify that the drive shaft cannot be pulled out.
14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
15. Add the specified differential oil.
16. After adding the oil, perform an oil level inspection. (See
DIFFERENTIAL OIL INSPECTION
.)
17. Install a new washer and the oil filler plug, and tighten.
Fig. 5: Installing Washer & Oil Filler Plug
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tightening torque 39.2-53.9 N.m {4.0-5.4 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lbf}
18. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
[AWD]
.)
OIL SEAL (COMPANION FLANGE) REPLACEMENT
1. Drain the differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the presilencer installation nuts. (Middle pipe side) (See
EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
.)
3. Disconnect the hanger rubber as shown in the figure.
4. Suspend the presilencer using a cable.
5. Remove the presilencer insulator.
6. Remove the propeller shaft. (See
PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - Mazda CX-9
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