Rear Differential Disassembly: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Service Tool (SST)

49 H027 002 Bearing remover	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.	49 M005 561 Differential carrier hanger	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.	49 L027 004 Gear case remover	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
49 L027 006 Serrate socket	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.	49 L027 007 Hex socket	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.	49 T032 316 Shaft	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
49 T032 317 Weight	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.	49 0107 680A Engine stand	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.	49 0839 425C Bearing puller set	Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

WARNING:

The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the rear differential is in a tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become inoperative. If the rear differential unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the rear differential in a tilted condition. When turning the rear differential, grasp the rotation handle firmly.

Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT OPERATION

Component No.	Refer to
1	Differential oil temperature sensor
2	Rear cover (See REAR COVER DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
3	Rear differential component (See REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPONENT DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
4	Adjusting shim
5	Spacer
6	Oil seal (Coupling component)
7	Locknut (See LOCKNUT DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
8	Drive pinion (See DRIVE PINION DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
9	Collapsible spacer
10	Bearing inner race (front)
11	Bearing inner race (rear) (See BEARING INNER RACE (REAR) DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
12	Spacer
13	Bearing outer race (See BEARING OUTER RACE DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
14	Differential carrier
15	Ring gear (See RING GEAR DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
16	Pin
17	Pinion shaft
18	Pinion gear
19	Thrust washer
20	Side gear
21	Thrust washer
22	Side bearing (See SIDE BEARING DISASSEMBLY NOTE .)
23	Gear case
24	Oil seal (side gear)