Washer Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Assemble the side gear, thrust washer, pinion gear, and the pinion shaft to the gear case.
- Install the dial gauge with the measuring probe of the dial gauge attached perpendicularly to the end of one of the pinion gear teeth.
- Fix either one of the side gears.
- Move the pinion gear and measure the backlash at the pinion gear top.
- If it is not within the specification, adjust by choosing the proper washer.
Backlash of pinion gear and side gear
0.1 mm {0.004 in} or less
WASHER TABLE
| Identification mark | Part name | Thickness (mm {in}) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | MA29 27 252 | 0.90 {0.0354} |
| 95 | MA29 27 253 | 0.95 {0.0374} |
| 0 | MA29 27 254 | 1.00 {0.0393} |
| 05 | MA29 27 256 | 1.05 {0.0413} |
| 1 | MA29 27 257 | 1.10 {0.0433} |