Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual — part 48
lubricant. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete
installation, reverse removal procedure.
OVERHAUL
DIFFERENTIAL
Disassembly (Standard Type)
1. Mount carrier in Differential Carrier Hanger (49-M005-561). Mark side bearing caps for reassembly
reference. Remove adjuster lock plates (if equipped). See Fig. 10 .
2. Loosen side bearing cap bolts and slightly back off adjusters. Remove side bearing caps. Remove
differential assembly from carrier. Mark side bearing races for reassembly reference. Remove adjusters
and side bearing races from differential.
3. Remove drive pinion lock nut and washer. Remove companion flange using Puller (49-0839-425C).
Remove oil seal, spacer, front bearing and collapsible spacer from carrier. Remove drive pinion, spacer
and rear bearing assembly from carrier. Remove bearing races using a drift and hammer in slots provided
on inner lip (as necessary).
4. Remove ring gear retaining bolts. Separate ring gear from differential case. Mark side bearings for
reassembly reference. Using Puller (49-0839-425C), remove side bearings from differential case. Remove
knock pin. Remove pinion shaft, pinion gears, thrust washers, and side gears. See Fig. 10 .
NOTE:
Mark positions of all components before disassembly.
NOTE:
Overhaul procedure for Limited Slip Differential (LSD) is not available.
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 DRIVE AXLES Differentials & Drive Axles - MPV & MX-5 Miata
Fig. 10: Exploded View Of Standard Differential & Carrier Assembly
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Reassembly & Adjustment (Standard Type)
1. Install side gears, thrust washers, pinion gears and pinion shaft. Position dial indicator against pinion
gear. See Fig. 11 . Secure one side gear.
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 DRIVE AXLES Differentials & Drive Axles - MPV & MX-5 Miata
Fig. 11: Measuring Side Gear & Pinion Gear Backlash
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Check side gear and pinion gear backlash. If backlash exceeds .004" (.10 mm), replace thrust washers.
See THRUST WASHER SPECIFICATIONS table. Install and stake knock pin. Noting marks made
during disassembly, press side bearings onto differential assembly using Bearing Installer (49-G030-338
or 49-UB71-525) and Body (49-F401-331).
THRUST WASHER SPECIFICATIONS
3. Apply locking compound to rear face of ring gear. Install ring gear and tighten ring gear retaining bolts to
51-61 ft. lbs. (69-83 N.m). Using appropriate bearing installer set and press, install drive pinion bearing
races into differential carrier.
4. Put original spacer, rear bearing and Collar (49-H027-001) on Dummy Drive Pinion (49-8531-565). See
Fig. 12 . Secure collar with "O" ring. Install assembly into differential carrier.
Identifying Mark Thickness - In. (mm)
0
.0787 (2.000)
05
.0807 (2.050)
1
.0827 (2.100)
15
.0846 (2.150)
2
.0866 (2.200)
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 DRIVE AXLES Differentials & Drive Axles - MPV & MX-5 Miata
5. Install front bearing and collar on dummy drive pinion. See COLLAR SELECTION table. Install
companion flange, washer and original drive pinion lock nut. Tighten drive pinion lock nut so dummy
drive pinion assembly can be turned by hand.
COLLAR SELECTION
Application
Collar No.
Miata
49-8531-567
MPV
49-U027-001
1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
1997-98 DRIVE AXLES Differentials & Drive Axles - MPV & MX-5 Miata
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