Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual — part 49
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1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 DRIVE AXLES Differentials & Drive Axles - MPV & MX-5 Miata
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Fig. 12: Checking Drive Pinion Installation & Position
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Install dial indicator on Pinion Height Gauge (49-0727-570). Place pinion height gauge on a flat surface
and zero dial indicator. Position gauge block on top of dummy drive pinion assembly. See GAUGE
BLOCK SELECTION table.
GAUGE BLOCK SELECTION
7. Place pinion height gauge on top of gauge block. Position dial indicator to measure distance to a point
where side bearing sits. Measure lowest point. See Fig. 12 . Measure both sides. Add both measurements
together and divide by 2.
8. If result is not zero, replace pinion spacer. Spacers are available in a range of .1213-.1366" (3.080-3.470
mm) in .001" (.03 mm) increments. Remove dummy drive pinion. Press rear bearing onto drive pinion.
9. Install drive pinion, spacer, front bearing, collapsible spacer and companion flange in differential carrier.
DO NOT install pinion oil seal yet. DO NOT exceed one-ton force; collapsible spacer will be damaged.
10. Install washer and drive pinion lock nut. Temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut. Turn companion
flange by hand to seat bearing. Using torque wrench, tighten drive pinion lock nut to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check pinion bearing preload at drive pinion lock nut. See PINION
PRELOAD SPECIFICATIONS table. If pinion bearing preload is not as specified, replace collapsible
spacer and recheck preload.
PINION PRELOAD SPECIFICATIONS
11. Remove drive pinion lock nut, washer and companion flange. Install pinion oil seal. Lubricate oil seal lip
with differential oil. Install companion flange and washer. Install NEW drive pinion lock nut and tighten
to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Recheck pinion bearing preload. Lubricate end of
companion flange with grease.
12. Position differential assembly into differential carrier. Install side bearing adjusters. Position side bearing
caps. Align marks made during disassembly. Install side bearing cap bolts and hand-tighten bolts.
13. Tighten side bearing adjusters equally until adjusters contact bearing races. Mark ring gear in 4 locations,
Application
Gauge Block No.
Front Differential
MPV
4WD
49-0305-555
Rear Differential
Miata
49-0305-555
MPV
49-0660-555
Application
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Miata
7.8-12.1 (0.9-1.3)
MPV 2WD
11.3-15.6 (1.3-1.8)
MPV 4WD
Front
7.8-12.2 (0.9-1.4)
Rear
11.3-15.6 (1.3-1.8)
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 DRIVE AXLES Differentials & Drive Axles - MPV & MX-5 Miata
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90 degrees apart. Position dial indicator against ring gear to check ring gear backlash.
14. Check backlash at all 4 locations. Tighten side bearing adjusters equally until backlash is .0035-
.0043" (.09-.11 mm). Minimum backlash at any point is .002" (.05 mm). Difference between minimum
and maximum backlash should not exceed .0028" (.07 mm).
15. To set differential bearing preload, tighten adjusters equally until distance between measuring points on
carrier bearing caps is within specification. See Fig. 13 . See DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
DIMENSIONS table.
16. Ensure backlash did not change when preload was set. Tighten side bearing cap bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Check ring gear tooth patterns. See GEAR TOOTH CONTACT
PATTERNS article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
17. To complete reassembly, reverse disassembly procedure. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER DIMENSIONS
Application
(1)
In. (mm)
Miata
7.300-7.303 (185.43-185.50)
MPV 2WD
8.022-8.050 (203.78-204.50)
MPV 4WD
Front
7.275-7.303 (184.78-185.50)
Rear
8.022-8.050 (203.78-204.50)
(1)
See illustration for measuring point. See Fig. 13 .
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 DRIVE AXLES Differentials & Drive Axles - MPV & MX-5 Miata
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Fig. 13: Measuring Carrier Case Spread
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MIATA)
Application
Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Differential Carrier Bearings Cap Bolts
28-38 (38-52)
Differential Carrier Bearings Lock Plate Bolt
13-18 (18-25)
Differential Carrier-To-Housing Bolts
17-19 (23-26)
Differential-To-Chassis Mount Nuts
Inner Nut
61-72 (83-98)
Outer Nuts (2)
13-20 (18-27)
Drive Axle Inner CV Joint Flange Nuts
40-47 (54-64)
Drive Pinion Lock Nut
94-209 (128-284)
Drive Shaft Companion Flange Nuts
20-22 (27-30)
Exhaust Pipe Mount Nuts
30-41 (40-55)
Filler Plug
29-40 (39-54)
Power Plant Frame Bracket
To-Power Plant Frame Bolt (M/T)
77-91 (104-123)
To-Transmission Bolts (M/T)
27-40 (37-54)
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 DRIVE AXLES Differentials & Drive Axles - MPV & MX-5 Miata
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