Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 621

Fig. 44: Crimping Locknut
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ADJUSTING SHIM ASSEMBLY NOTE
1. Assemble the differential carrier to the SSTs.
2. Assemble the spacer to the differential carrier.
3. Stack the side bearing outer race and gear case component on the surface plate as indicated in the figure,
and measure the height using a caliper and a ruler. This is value A.
Fig. 45: Measuring Height Using Caliper & Ruler
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4. Measure the width of the installed differential in the differential carrier with the spacer installed.
This is value B.
5. The combined thickness of the left and right adjusting shims is obtained by the following formula.
C = B - A + 0.15 mm {0.006 in}
1
C = B - A + 0.44 mm {0.017 in}
2
6. If the combined thickness of the previously installed adjusting shims is between C1 and C2, use the shims
as they are.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - Mazda CX-9