Scheme 31
Scheme 32
- Place the vehicle on level ground.
- Remove the filler plug and washer.
- Verify that the oil is at the brim of the filler plug hole.
- If it is low, add the specified oil.
- Install a new washer and the filler plug, and tighten. Tightening torque 39.2-53.9 N.m {4.0-5.4 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lbf}
Scheme 33
- Place the vehicle on level ground.
- Remove the filler plug.
- Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
- Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten. Tightening torque 39.2-53.9 N.m {4.0-5.4 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lbf}
- Add the specified differential oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the brim of the plug hole. Rear differential oil type Grade: API service GL-5 Viscosity: SAE90, SAE 80W-90 SAE 75W-90 (Not available from Mazda) Rear differential oil capacity (approximate quantity) 1.00 L {1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp qt}
- After filling with differential oil, perform oil level inspection.
- Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten. Tightening torque 39.2-53.9 N.m {4.0-5.4 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lbf}
See also:
• PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION