Tightening torque 63-85 N.m {6.5-8.6 kgf.m, 47-62 ft.lbf}
16. Install the washer and a new locknut.
17. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque using the
SST
and a pipe.
Tightening torque 167-226 N.m {17.1-23.0 kgf.m, 124-166 ft.lbf}
18. Install the propeller shaft. (See
PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
19. Add the specified differential oil from the filler plug. (See
DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT
.)
Fig. 11: Tightening Locknut
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Drain the rear differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the under guard (LH). (See
CHARCOAL CANISTER, CANISTER VENT (CV) SOLENOID
VALVE, AIR FILTER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
.)
3. Remove the presilencer. (See
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
.)
4. Remove the presilencer insulator. (See
REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
5. Remove the propeller shaft. (See
PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Add the specified rear differential oil. (See
DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT
.)
9. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
[AWD]
.)
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - Mazda CX-9
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