1. Align the differential gear case and pinion shaft pin holes.
2. Tap the roll pin in using a pin punch.
RING GEAR ASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Apply a small amount of thread-locking compound to each of points A on the back of the ring gear, and
bolt thread areas B (around the entire ring).
Application thickness
Back of ring gear points A:
Approx. 0.4 cm
3
{0.4 cc, 0.024 cu in} (1 location approx. 0.04 cm
3
{0.04 cc, 0.0024 cu in})
Ring gear bolt thread points B:
Approx. 0.4 cm
3
{0.4 cc, 0.024 cu in} (1 location approx. 0.04 cm
3
{0.04 cc, 0.0024 cu in})
CAUTION:
The gear case and ring gear could be damaged if the ring gear is
installed with old thread-locking compound remaining on the bolt
threads. Before installing the ring gear, completely remove the old
thread-locking compound from the bolt threads.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata
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