Drive pinion preload adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- Perform preload adjustment with the oil seal not installed.
- Assemble the following parts to the drive pinion.
- New collapsible spacer
- Front bearing
- New spacer
- Companion flange
- New washer
- New locknut
- Turn the serrated part of the drive pinion by hand to seat the bearing.
- Tighten the locknut temporarily tightened in Step 1 from the lower limit of the specified tightening torque using the SST
, and obtain the specified preload. Record the tightening torque at this time.
Tightening torque
- 128-284 N.m {13-29 kgf.m, 95-209 ft.lbf}
Drive pinion preload
- 1.3-1.7 N.m {14-17 kgf.cm, 12-15 in.lbf}
- If the specified preload cannot be obtained within the specified tightening torque, replace with a new collapsible spacer and adjust again.
- Remove the locknut, washer, and companion flange.