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Transfer Oil Replacement [C66MX-R]

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Replacement Part 

Washer Washer
Quantity: 1 Quantity: 1
Location of use: Drain plug Location of use: Oil level plug

Oil and Chemical Type 

Transfer oil
MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1
  1. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the drain plug with the washer.
    Fig 1: Drain Plug With Torque Specification
    G13175959Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Drain the Transfer oil.
  4. Install the drain plug with a new washer.
    Fig 2: Drain Plug With Torque Specification
    G13175959Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bracket. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66MX-R] .)
  6. Remove the heat shield. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66MX-R] .)
  7. Remove the transfer bracket. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66MX-R] .)
  8. Remove the oil level plug and washer, and then add transfer oil from the oil level plug installation hole.
    Fig 3: Oil Level Plug With Torque Specification
    G13175961Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    TRANSFER OIL TYPE DESCRIPTION

    Transfer oil type Transfer oil capacity (approx. quantity)
    MAZDA LONG LIFE HYPOID GEAR OIL SG1 0.35 L {0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt}
  9. Install the oil level plug with a new washer.
    Fig 4: Oil Level Plug With Torque Specification
    G13175961Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the transfer bracket. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66MX-R] .)
  11. Install the heat shield. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66MX-R] .)
  12. Install the bracket. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66MX-R] .)
  13. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)