
Fig. 37: Pressing Drive Pinion Into Rear Bearing Using SSTs & Press
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DRIVE PINION COMPONENT ASSEMBLY NOTE
Drive Pinion Preload Adjustment
1. Assemble the following parts to the drive pinion.
New collapsible spacer
Front bearing
New spacer
Companion flange
New washer
New locknut
2. Turn the serrated part of the drive pinion by hand to seat the bearing.
3. Tighten the locknut temporarily tightened in Step 1 from the lower limit of the specified tightening torque
using the
SST
, and obtain the specified preload. Record the tightening torque at this time.
Tightening torque
NOTE:
Perform preload adjustment with the oil seal uninstalled.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata
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