Ring Gear Assembly Note

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CAUTION:

The gear case and ring gear could be damaged if the ring gear is installed with old thread-locking compound remaining on the bolt threads. Before installing the ring gear, completely remove the old thread-locking compound from the bolt threads.

Apply a small amount of thread-locking compound to each of points A on the back of the ring gear, and bolt thread areas B (around the entire ring).
Application thickness

Back of ring gear points A:

Approx. 0.4 cm ³ (0.4 cc, 0.024 cu in)

(1 location approx. 0.04 cm ³

(0.04 cc, 0.0024 cu in)

Ring gear bolt thread points B:

Approx. 0.4 cm ³ (0.4 cc, 0.024 cu in)

(1 location approx. 0.04 cm ³ (0.04 cc, 0.0024 cu in)

Fig 1: Locating Area For Applying Thread-Locking Compound
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the ring gear to the differential gear case and tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern.

Tightening torque

68.6-83.3 N.m

(7.00-8.49 kgf.m, 50.6-61.4 ft.lb)