Ring Gear Disassembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Secure the gear case in a vice and remove the bolts.
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- Lightly tap around the ring gear using a plastic hammer to remove the ring gear from the gear case.