Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

DIFFERENTIAL

M-24prose procedure
Continued from M-23

DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Inspection

  1. 1
    Remove the filler plug.
    Close-up illustration of the differential filler plug being removed/installed, showing the hex-head plug and its location on the differential housing.
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  2. 2
    Verify that the oil is at the bottom of the filler plug hole. If it is low, add the specified oil.
  3. 3
    Install the filler plug.
Tightening torque (filler plug)
382 - 530N·m

Replacement

  1. 1
    Remove the filler and drain plugs.
    Under-vehicle view of the differential with a drain pan positioned beneath it, showing oil being drained from the drain plug.
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  2. 2
    Drain the differential oil into a suitable container.
  3. 3
    Wipe the plugs clean.
  4. 4
    Install the drain plug and washer.
  5. 5
    Add the specified oil from the filler plug until the level reaches the bottom of the plug hole.
    Under-vehicle view of the differential with the filler plug accessible; arrow indicates fill point for adding the specified oil.
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  6. 6
    Install the filler plug.
Tightening torque (drain/filler plug)
382 - 530N·m
Specified oil TypeAbove -18°C (0°F)
API GL-5, SAE 90
Specified oil TypeBelow -18°C (0°F)
API GL-5, SAE 80W
Capacity
0.65liter (0.69 US qt, 0.57 Imp qt)

OIL SEAL (OUTPUT SHAFT)

Replacement

  1. 1
    Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
  2. 2
    Drain the differential gear oil.
    Mark the driveshaft and output shaft flanges for proper reassembly.
    Vehicle suspension view showing the driveshaft and output shaft flanges area where reassembly marks should be placed.
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  3. 3
    Remove the upper arm installation bolt and nut.
    Under-vehicle view of the upper arm and suspension showing the installation bolt/nut location to be removed.
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