2002 MAZDA 6 ECU

M–52
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Coupling Component and Rear Differential Component Removal/installation Note
Warning
•Make sure that the coupling component and rear differential component are securely supported
by the jack. If the coupling component and rear differential component fall, it could cause death,
serious injury, or vehicle damage.
1. Make sure that the coupling component and rear
differential component are securely supported by
the jack, and remove/install the component by
operating the jack gradually.
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Warning
•The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the rear differential is in a
tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become inoperative. If the rear differential
unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the rear differential in a tilted
condition. When turning the rear differential, grasp the rotation handle firmly.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
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9
7
3
10
SST
SST
SST
SST
SST
6
18
14
14
1312
8
5
5
4
3
1
2
19
17
15
16
11
20
2024
23
23
21
21
22
22
6
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL
M–55
M
Bearing Outer Race Disassembly Note
1. Remove the bearing outer races using the 2
grooves in the carrier and alternately tapping the
sides of the races with a brass bar.
Ring Gear Disassembly Note
1. Secure the gear case in a vice and remove the
bolts.
2. Lightly tap around the ring gear using a plastic
hammer to remove the ring gear from the gear
case.
Side Bearing Inner Race Disassembly Note
Note
•Mark or otherwise distinguish between the left and right side bearings so that they are not mixed up at the
time of reassembly.
1. Remove the side bearing inner races from the
gear case using the SST and a press.
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A6A63192017
49 B027 003
49 F401 366A
49 G030 797
49 E027 002
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL
M–57
M
Side Bearing Inner Race Assembly Note
Caution
•Do not mix up the left and right side bearing inner races.
1. Press the side bearing inner races into the gear
case using the SSTs.
Thrust washer assembly note
1. Assemble the side gears, thrust washers and pinion gears to the gear case, then assemble the knock pin.
2. After assembling the knock pin, make a crimp so that the pin will not come out of the gear case.
3. Set a dial gauge to the pinion gear as indicated in
the figure.
4. Secure one of the side gears.
5. Move the pinion gear and measure the backlash
at the end of the pinion gear.
•If the backlash exceeds the standard, use the
thrust washers to adjust.
Standard backlash
0.1 mm {0.004 in} or less
Thrust washer thickness
mm {in}
17 Adjusting shim (L)
(See M–61 Adjusting Shim Assembly Note)
18 Spacer
19 Side bearing outer race
20 Rear differential component
21 Adjusting shim (R)22 Bearing cap
(See M–63 Bearing Cap Assembly Note)
23 Rear cover
(See M–64 Rear Cover Assembly Note)
24 Differential oil temperature sensor
25 Oil seal
(See M–64 Oil Seal Assembly Note)
49 F401 331
49 F401 337A
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Identification mark Thickness
F001 27 252 2.0 {0.079}
F001 27 253 2.1 {0.083}
F001 27 254 2.2 {0.086}
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M–62
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Adjusting shim thickness
Caution
•If adjusting shims are to be reused, do not mix up the left and right shims.
•Do not mix up the left and right side bearing outer races and spacers.
8. Assemble the selected adjusting shims to the differential carrier ring gear side, and the spacer to the opposite
side.
9. Assemble the differential and bearing outer race to the differential carrier.
10. Tap the selected adjusting shim between the
spacer and the bearing race with a plastic
hammer as shown in the figure.
11. Align the bearing cap alignment marks to
assemble the bearing cap, and temporarily
tighten the bolts.
12. Place the dial indicator so that the measuring
probe contacts the top surface of one of the ring
gear teeth perpendicularly.
13. Secure the drive pinion and measure the
backlash from when the ring gear moved.
Specification
Backlash:
0.09—0.11 mm {0.003—0.004}
Minimum value:
0.05 mm {0.002 in}
Note
•Measure the backlash at 4 locations around the ring gear. Make sure one of the 4 locations is within
specification, and the minimum value for the 4 locations is 0.5 mm {0.002 in}or less.
14. If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the gear case component by moving it in the axial direction.
Note
•When moving the gear case component in the axial direction, replace the adjusting shims. If the adjusting
shim on the right side is replaced with one that is 0.05 mm {0.002 in} thicker, replace the one on the left
with one that is 0.05 mm {0.002 in} thinner.
Identification mark Thickness (mm {in}) Identification mark Thickness (mm {in})
700 7.00 {0.276} 750 7.50 {0.295}
705 7.05 {0.278} 755 7.55 {0.297}
710 7.10 {0.279} 760 7.60 {0.299}
715 7.15 {0.281} 765 7.65 {0.301}
720 7.20 {0.283} 770 7.70 {0.303}
725 7.25 {0.285} 775 7.75 {0.305}
730 7.30 {0.287} 780 7.80 {0.307}
735 7.35 {0.289} 785 7.85 {0.309}
740 7.40 {0.291} 790 7.90 {0.311}
745 7.45 {0.293}——
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M–70
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Locknut Disassembly Note
1. Assemble the SSTs to the engine stand.
2. Install the coupling unit to the SSTs as shown.
3. Secure the companion flange using the SST, and
remove the locknut.
Companion Flange Disassembly Note
1. Remove the companion flange using the SST.
49 L027 0A2
49 0107 680A
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49 L027 0A2
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49 S120 710
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49 0839 425C
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ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
M–71
M
Output Shaft Disassembly Note
1. Remove the coupling unit from the SST.
2. Install the coupling unit to the press as shown,
and remove the output shaft together with the
coupling unit.
3. Install the companion flange to the output shaft.
4. Secure the companion flange using the SST, and
remove the bolts.
5. Remove the output shaft.
Bearing Disassembly Note
1. Remove the bearing using the SSTs and a press.
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49 S120 710
A6E63222115
49 M005 797
49 S033 108
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ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
M–73
M
Output Shaft Assembly Note
1. Install the output shaft to the coupling unit and partially tighten the bolts.
2. Install the companion flange to the output shaft.
3. Secure the companion flange using the SST, and
tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque
36.3—53.9 N·m {3.7—5.4 kgf·m, 26.8—39.7
ft·lbf}
Bearing Assembly Note
1. Assemble the bearing to the coupling case using
the SSTs.
Coupling Case Assembly Note
Caution
•The coupling unit will be damaged if it is pressed directly by a press. Always press the coupling
unit into the coupling case using the SST.
1. Assemble the coupling unit to the coupling case
using the SSTs and a press.
49 S120 710
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49 G030 797
49 G030 796
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49 S032 333
49 W010 107A
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M–74
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Oil Seal Assembly Note
1. Apply the specified oil to a new oil seal lip.
2. Install the oil seal to the coupling case using the
SST.
Companion Flange Assembly Note
1. Install the coupling case to the SSTs as shown.
2. Install the companion flange.
Locknut Assembly Note
1. Secure the companion flange using the SST, and
tighten a new locknut.
Tightening torque
167—226 N·m {17.1—23.0 kgf·m, 124—166
ft·lbf}
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49 W011 102
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49 L027 0A2
A6J63222111
49 S120 710
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