Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1402

3. Fix either one of the side gears.
4. Move the pinion gear and measure the backlash at the pinion gear top.
If it is not within the specification, adjust by choosing the proper washer.
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Standard
0.030.15 mm {0.0010.005 in} (MT)
o
0.1 mm {0.004 in} or less (AT)
o
Washer table (MT)
Identification mark Part name
0
05
1
15
2
Washer table (AT)
Identification mark Part name
0
05
1
15
2
Roll Pin Assembly Note
1. Align the differential gear case and pinion shaft pin holes.
2. Tap the roll pin in using a pin punch.
Ring Gear Assembly Note
CAUTION:
Thickness (mm {in})
RA12 27 252 0.75 {0.0295}
RA12 27 253 0.80 {0.0315}
RA12 27 254 0.85 {0.0335}
RA12 27 257 0.90 {0.0354}
RA12 27 258 0.95 {0.0374}
Thickness (mm {in})
0578 27 252 2.00 {0.0787}
P016 27 252 2.05 {0.0807}
0578 27 253 2.10 {0.0827}
P016 27 253 2.15 {0.0846}
0578 27 254 2.20 {0.0866}
(w) RX-8 Power Train
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