Transfer Oil Inspection [EV6AX-El]

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Replacement Part

Washer

Quantity: 1

Location of use: Oil level plug

Oil and Chemical Type

Transfer oil

MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1

Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
Remove the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .)
Remove the heat shield. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [EV6AX-EL] .)
Remove the transfer bracket. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [EV6AX-EL] .)
Remove the oil level plug and with the washer.

Fig 1: Oil Level Plug With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that there is transfer oil around the oil level plug installation hole by hand.
- If there is a lack of oil, add transfer oil from the oil level plug installation hole.
Transfer oil type

MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1
Install the oil level plug with a new washer.

Fig 2: Oil Level Plug With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the transfer bracket. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [EV6AX-EL] .)
Install the heat shield. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [EV6AX-EL] .)
Install the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .)
Install the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)