Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 749

Fig. 5: Identifying Oil-Fill Plug Hole And Differential Oil
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Install the oil-fill plug with a new washer and tighten.
Tightening torque
39.2-53.9 N.m
{4.00-5.49 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lbf}
OIL SEAL (SIDE GEAR) REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
2. Install the drain plug with a new washer and tighten.
Tightening torque
39.2-53.9 N.m {4.00-5.49 kgf.m, 29.0-39.7 ft.lbf}
3. Disconnect the rear drive shaft on the differential side.
(See REAR DRIVE SHAFT, REAR KNUCKLE COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE .)
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Differential - MX-5 Miata