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Disassembly Note

  1. Inspect the differential.
    1. Inspect for damaged or worn gears.
    2. Inspect for cracked or damaged gear case.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Cover Bolts
    G00981238Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the differential cover.
    1. Remove the differential cover bolts.
    2. Remove the differential cover screws.
    3. Remove the differential cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer & Differential Side Gear
    G00981239Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the differential side gear thrust washer and differential side gear.
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Pins
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  4. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock pins.
    Fig 4: Removing Differential Pinion Shaft Cage
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  5. Remove the differential pinion shaft cage.
    1. Remove the differential pinion shafts.
    2. Remove the differential pinion shaft cage.
    Fig 5: Removing Differential Pinion Gears And Thrust Washers
    G00981242Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the differential pinion gears and thrust washers.
    Fig 6: Removing Differential Side Gear And Thrust Washer
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  7. Remove the differential side gear and thrust washer.
    Fig 7: Removing Bearing (Speedometer Drive Gear Side)
    G00981244Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using the special tools, remove the bearing (speedometer drive gear side).
  9. Remove the speedometer drive gear.
    Fig 8: Removing Differential Bearing
    G00981245Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the differential bearing.
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