Output Shafts; Differential Case; Differential Gear Assembly; Adjuting Nuts - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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DIFFERENTIAL
Disassembly note
Output shafts
Remove the output shafts with two pry bars as shown in the
figure.
Differential case
Caution
• Do not strike the aluminum alloy differential case .
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Strike the differential carrier with a copper hammer to sepa-
rate it from the case.
Differential gear assembly
Mount the differential gear assembly on the SST.
Bearing caps
Mark one bearing cap and the carrier.
Adjuting nuts
Mark one adjusting nuts and the carrier.
Locknut (Companion flange)
Hold the companion flange with the SST and remove the
locknut.
Companion flange
Pull the companion flange off with the SST_