Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 620

Fig. 42: Pressing Bearing Inner Race
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LOCKNUT ASSEMBLY NOTE
Drive pinion preload adjustment
1. Apply differential oil to a new locknut.
2. Assemble a new collapsible spacer, bearing inner race (front bearing), spacer and locknut to the drive
pinion, and temporarily tighten the locknut.
3. Turn the serrated part of the drive pinion by hand to seat the bearing.
4. Tighten the locknut temporarily tightened in Step 1 from the lower limit of the specified tightening torque
using the SSTs , and make this the specified preload.
If the specified preload cannot be obtained within the specified tightening torque, replace the
collapsible spacer and inspect again.
Fig. 43: Tightening Drive Pinion Lock Nut
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Tightening torque 240-755 N.m {24.5-76.9 kgf.m, 177-556 ft.lbf}
Rear differential drive pinion preload 1.3-1.8 N.m {13.3-18.2 kgf.cm, 11.5-15.9 in.lbf}
5. Crimp the locknut using a chisel and hammer.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - Mazda CX-9