7. If the combined thickness of the previously installed adjusting shims is not between C1 and C2, or if the
adjusting shims have to be replaced, select two appropriate adjusting shims from the table below.
Fig. 46: Measuring Width Of Installed Differential
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Adjusting shim thickness
ADJUSTING SHIM THICKNESS SPECIFICATION
8. Assemble the selected adjusting shims to the differential carrier ring gear side, and the spacer to the
opposite side.
9. Assemble the differential and bearing outer race to the differential carrier.
10. Tap the selected adjusting shim between the spacer and the bearing race with a plastic hammer as shown
in the figure.
11. Align the bearing cap alignment marks to assemble the bearing cap, and temporarily tighten the bolts.
Identification mark Thickness (mm {in}) Identification mark Thickness (mm {in})
350
3.50 {0.137}
410
4.10 {0.161}
355
3.55 {0.139}
415
4.15 {0.163}
360
3.60 {0.141}
420
4.20 {0.165}
365
3.65 {0.143}
425
4.25 {0.167}
370
3.70 {0.145}
430
4.30 {0.169}
375
3.75 {0.147}
435
4.35 {0.171}
380
3.80 {0.149}
440
4.40 {0.173}
385
3.85 {0.151}
445
4.45 {0.175}
390
3.90 {0.153}
450
4.50 {0.177}
395
3.95 {0.155}
455
4.55 {0.179}
400
4.00 {0.157}
460
4.60 {0.181}
405
4.05 {0.159}
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CAUTION:
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If adjusting shims are to be reused, do not mix up the left and
right shims.
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Do not mix up the left and right side bearing outer races and
spacers.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - Mazda CX-9
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