Washer Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mazda RX-8. 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
See WASHER THICKNESS SPECIFICATION .
WASHER THICKNESS SPECIFICATION
| Identification mark | Part name | Thickness (mm {in}) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0578 27 252 | 2.00 {0.0787} |
| 05 | P016 27 252 | 2.05 {0.0807} |
| 1 | 0578 27 253 | 2.10 {0.0827} |
| 15 | P016 27 253 | 2.15 {0.0846} |
| 2 | 0578 27 254 | 2.20 {0.0866} |