Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 449

DISASSEMBLY
7A
DIFFERENTIAL
Disassemble the differential in the numbered order shown in the figure
Caution
63"07A-060
If any of the bearing inner races are removed (with bearing remover) replace with a new one.
1, Ring gear
2. Knock-pin
3. Pinion shaft
4. Pinion gear
5. Thrust washer
6. Side gear
7. Thrust washer
8. Side bearing in-
ner race
9. Speedometer
drive gear
IO. Gear case
Backlash
Before disassembly, check the backlash of side gears
and pinion gears. (Refer to page 7A-31)
Standard backlash: O-0.1 mm (O-0.004 in)
Knock-pin
To remove the knock-pin from the pinion shaft, place
the gear case on a vise and knock the pin out with
a 4 mm diameter rod, and hammer.
Note
Insert the rod into the knock-pin hole from the
ring gear mounting surface side.
7A-25