OUTLINE, TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
M-3spec tableSpecifications apply to B6 DOHC engine with M5M-D 5-speed manual transmission; differential offered as Standard or Viscous L.S.D.
SPECIFICATIONS
Axles and Differential specifications — B6 DOHC / M5M-D
Front axle
ItemType
Subitem
B6 DOHC / M5M-D StandardDouble-wishbone
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.Double-wishbone
Front axle
ItemBearing
Subitem
B6 DOHC / M5M-D StandardAngular ball bearing
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.Angular ball bearing
Front axle
ItemMaximum wheel bearing play
Subitemmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Standard0.05 (0.002)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.0.05 (0.002)
Rear axle
ItemType
Subitem
B6 DOHC / M5M-D StandardDouble-wishbone
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.Double-wishbone
Rear axle
ItemBearing
Subitem
B6 DOHC / M5M-D StandardAngular ball bearing
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.Angular ball bearing
Rear axle
ItemMaximum wheel bearing play
Subitemmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Standard0.05 (0.002)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.0.05 (0.002)
Differential
ItemType
Subitem
B6 DOHC / M5M-D StandardStandard
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.Viscous L.S.D.
Differential
ItemReduction gear
Subitem
B6 DOHC / M5M-D StandardHypoid gear
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.Hypoid gear
Differential
ItemReduction ratio
Subitem
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Standard4.300
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.4.300
Differential
ItemDifferential gear
Subitem
B6 DOHC / M5M-D StandardStraight-bevel gear
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.Straight-bevel gear
Differential
ItemRing gear size
Subitem
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Standard162.16 (6.384)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.162.16 (6.384)
Differential
ItemOil
SubitemGrade
B6 DOHC / M5M-D StandardAPI service GL-5
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.API service GL-5
Differential
ItemOil
SubitemViscosity
B6 DOHC / M5M-D StandardAbove -18°C (0°F): SAE 90; Below -18°C (0°F): SAE 80W
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.Above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90; Below -18°C (0°F): SAE 80W
Differential
ItemOil
SubitemCapacity liter (US qt, Imp qt)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Standard0.65 (0.69, 0.57)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.0.65 (0.69, 0.57)
Driveshaft
ItemType
Subitem
B6 DOHC / M5M-D StandardConstant velocity (double offset) joint
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.Constant velocity (double offset) joint
Driveshaft
ItemLength
Subitemmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Standard659.3 (25.957)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D Viscous L.S.D.659.3 (25.957)
NOTE
Viscous L.S.D.: Viscous Limited Slip Differential