Fig. 29: Removing Bearing Outer Races
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
RING GEAR DISASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Secure the gear case in a vice and remove the bolts.
2. Lightly tap around the ring gear using a plastic hammer to remove the ring gear from the gear case.
Fig. 30: Identifying Gear Case Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
SIDE BEARING INNER RACE DISASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Remove the side bearing inner races from the gear case using the
SST
and a press.
Fig. 31: Removing Side Bearing Inner Races From Gear Case
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
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Mark or otherwise distinguish between the left and right side bearings so
that they are not mixed up at the time of reassembly.
WARNING:
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The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however,
if the rear differential is in a tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - Mazda CX-9
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