10. Add differential oil.
11. After adding the oil, perform the oil level inspection. (See
DIFFERENTIAL OIL INSPECTION
.)
12. Install the oil-fill plug with a new washer and tighten.
Fig. 7: Tapping In New Oil Seal Using SSTs
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tightening torque
39.2-53.9 N.m {4.00-5.49 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lbf}
OIL SEAL (COMPANION FLANGE) REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the rear differential. (See
REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
2. Replace the oil seal (companion flange) referring to the rear differential disassembly/assembly procedure.
(See
REAR DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY
.) (See
REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
.)
3. Install the rear differential. (See
REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata
Microsoft
Thursday, July 09, 2009 3:11:17 PM
Page 7
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.