Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual page 408

05UOMX·062
DIFFERENTIAL
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4. Separate the driveshaft from the differential and suspend
it.
Note
• Use caution during the removal operation, because
the shaft may suddenly drop.
5. Remove the output shaft with two pry bars as shown in the
figure.
6. Remove the oil seal.
7. Apply lithium-based grease to the new oil seal lip and in-
stall it with the SST.
8. Install the new clips.
Caution
• With viscous L.S.D., the right output shaft is longer
than the left shaft.
9. Install the output shaft into the side gears by lightly tapping
with a plastic hammer.
10. Verify that the output shaft is hooked into the side gears by
pulling it by hand.
11. Align the marks and install the driveshaft.
Tightening torque:
54-64
N·m
(5.5-6.5
m-kg,
40-47
ft-Ib)
12. Install the upper arm installation bolt and nut.
Tightening torque:
46-67 N·m (4.7-6.8 m-kg, 34-49 ft-Ib)
13. Add the specified oil.
14. Adjust the rear wheel alignment. (Refer to Section R.)
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