Rear Differential: Overview Mazda CX-5 I

Scheme 20

1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug and washer.
3. Verify that the oil is at the brim of the filler plug hole.
4. If it is low, add the specified oil.
5. Install a new washer and the filler plug, and tighten. Tightening torque 40-53 N.m {4.1-5.4 kgf.m, 30-39 ft.lbf} (Scheme 20): Identifying Filler Plug Bolt

Scheme 21

1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain the differential oil into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten. Tightening torque 40-53 N.m {4.1-5.4 kgf.m, 30-39 ft.lbf}
5. Add the specified differential oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the brim of the plug hole. Rear differential oil Specified oil grade: API service GL-5 Specified oil viscosity: SAE 80W-90 Capacity (approx. quantity): 0.45 L {0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt}
6. After filling with differential oil, perform oil level inspection.
7. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten. (Scheme 21): Identifying Filler Plug Bolt And Drain Plug Tightening torque 40-53 N.m {4.1-5.4 kgf.m, 30-39 ft.lbf}

Scheme 22

Scheme 23

1. Remove the drain plug and the drain differential oil into a container.
2. Install a new washer and the drain plug, and tighten.
3. Remove the rear drive shaft. (See «REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION» ).
4. Remove the clip from the drive shaft. CAUTION: Wrap the end of a screwdriver with cloth to prevent scratches to the inside of the differential casing.
5. Remove the oil seal from the differential casing using a screwdriver.
6. Apply differential oil to the new oil seal lip. NOTE: Install the oil seal at a straight angle. (Scheme 22): Installing Oil Seal At Straight Angle
7. Install the new oil seal to the differential carrier using the SST.
8. After installing the new clip onto the drive shaft, insert the drive shaft into the differential. (See «REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION» ).
9. Verify that the drive shaft cannot be pulled out.
10. Add the specified differential oil.
11. After adding the oil, perform an oil level inspection. (See «DIFFERENTIAL OIL INSPECTION» ).
12. Install a new washer and the oil filler plug, and tighten. Tightening torque 40-53 N.m {4.1-5.4 kgf.m, 30-39 ft.lbf} (Scheme 23): Installing Oil Seal To Differential Carrier Using Tool

Identifying Laser Mark Special Character String And Description Label For Special Character String. Scheme 24

Scheme 25

1. Drain the rear differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the propeller shaft. (See «PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/cx-5/i-2011-2015/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#propeller-shaft) ).
3. Remove the TWC. (See «EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]» ).
4. Remove the rear drive shaft. (See «REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION» ).
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Add the specified rear differential oil. (See «DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT» ).
8. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See «REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT» ). (Scheme 25): Rear Differential Components Part With Torque Specifications

Scheme 26

Scheme 27

Scheme 28

1. Support the rear differential using a jack. (Scheme 26): Supporting Rear Differential Using Jack
2. Loosen the differential mounting bracket bolt and rotate the bracket as shown in the figure. (Scheme 27): Loosening Differential Mounting Bracket Bolt
3. Rotate the rear differential as shown in the figure, and then remove the rear differential. (Scheme 28): Removing Rear Differential

Scheme 29

1. Tighten the rear differential mounting bracket stud bolt. Tightening torque 30-37 N.m {3.1-3.7 kgf.m, 23-27 ft.lbf} (Scheme 29): Tightening Rear Differential Mounting Bracket Stud Bolt With Torque Specifications

Scheme 30

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 30): Disassembled Order Of Rear Differential

Scheme 31

Scheme 32

1. Install the SSTs to the engine stand. (Scheme 31): Installing SST Engine Stand
2. Install the rear differential to the SSTs.
3. Remove the rear cover. (Scheme 32): Removing Rear Differential Cover

Scheme 33

1. If the rear differential component cannot be removed by hand, remove the rear differential component using the SSTs.
2. Mark or otherwise distinguish between the removed left and right adjusting shims, spacers and side bearing outer races so that they are not mixed up at the time of reassembly. (Scheme 33): Removing Rear Differential Component Using Tool

Scheme 34

1. Remove the locknut using the SSTs. (Scheme 34): Removing Locknut Using Tool (49 L027 006, 49 L027 007)

Scheme 35

1. Remove the drive pinion by lightly tapping with a copper hammer. (Scheme 35): Removing Drive Pinion By Tapping Using Copper Hammer

Scheme 36

1. Remove the bearing inner races (rear bearing) using the SST and a press. (Scheme 36): Removing Bearing Inner Races Using Tool (49 H027 002)

Scheme 37

1. Remove the bearing outer races using the 2 grooves in the carrier and alternately tapping the sides of the races with a brass bar. (Scheme 37): Removing Bearing Outer Races Using Grooves

Scheme 38

1. Secure the gear case in a vice and remove the bolts.
2. Lightly tap around the ring gear using a plastic hammer to remove the ring gear from the gear case. (Scheme 38): Identifying Ring Gear Mounting Bolt

See also:
• PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION