Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

DIFFERENTIAL

M-33prose procedure
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
Parts diagram
#Part NameNotes
1Output shaftsDisassembly Note page M-34; Assembly Note page M-43
2Differential caseDisassembly Note page M-34; Assembly Note page M-42
3Differential gear assemblyDisassembly Note page M-34
4Lock platesAssembly Note page M-42
5Bearing capsDisassembly Note page M-34; Assembly Note page M-42
6Adjusting nutsDisassembly Note page M-34; Assembly Note page M-40
7Bearing outer races (Side bearing)
8Locknut (Companion flange)Disassembly Note page M-34; Assembly Note page M-38
9Washer
10Companion flangeDisassembly Note page M-34. Inspect splines for wear and damage. Assembly Note page M-38
11Oil seal (Companion flange)Assembly Note page M-38
12Washer
13Drive pinionDisassembly Note page M-35. Inspect splines for wear and damage. Inspect individual gear teeth for wear and cracks
14SpacerAssembly Note page M-36
15Bearing inner race (Front bearing)Inspect for damage and rough rotation
16Collapsible spacer
17Bearing inner race (Rear bearing)Disassembly Note page M-35. Inspect for damage and rough rotation. Assembly Note page M-38
18Bearing outer race (Rear bearing)Disassembly Note page M-35; Assembly Note page M-36
19Bearing outer race (Front bearing)Disassembly Note page M-35; Assembly Note page M-36
20Differential carrier
21Ring gearInspect individual gear teeth for wear and cracks. Assembly Note page M-40
22Roll pin (Standard)Disassembly Note page M-35; Assembly Note page M-40
23Pinion shaft (Standard)
24Thrust washers (Standard)
25Pinion gears (Standard)Inspect individual gear teeth for wear and cracks
26Thrust washers (Standard)Assembly Note page M-40
27Side gears (Standard)Inspect individual gear teeth for wear and cracks
28Bearing inner races (Side bearing)Disassembly Note page M-35. Inspect for damage and rough rotation. Assembly Note page M-40
29Gear case (Standard)
30Gear case (Viscous L.S.D.)
31Viscous L.S.D.
32Final gear set
33Oil seal (Output shaft)On-vehicle replacement page M-24; Assembly Note page M-36
34Baffle
35Breather
36Differential mounting rubberDisassembly Note page M-35; Assembly Note page M-36

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