Rear Differential Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

Drain the rear differential oil.
Remove the rear auto leveling sensor. (See REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the tunnel member. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP] .)
Remove the middle pipe and main silencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP] .)
Remove the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP] .)
Remove the heat insulator. (See TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [P66M-D] .) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL] .)
Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Add rear differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT .)
Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Differential With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Brake Caliper Component Removal Note

Suspend the brake calliper component using a cable or equivalent.
Temporarily tighten the wheel nut to prevent the disc plate from falling off.

Fig 2: Removing Brake Caliper Component Using Cable

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.