Question 1

What is the recommended gear lube for the axle shaft fluid, and how can the fluid level be checked and maintained on Mazda B2200?

Accepted Answer

Fluid is suggested as API GL-4 or GL-5 80W-90 or 75W-90 gear lube. The level of the drive axle fluid is adjusted under the truck, by sweeping the dirt and grease off the space where the filler plug remains, by taking the filler plug out and keeping the level of the lubricant even with the truck bottom of the filler plug hole. In case lubricant is necessary, it should be of the specified type, and generally the lubricant must be pumped through the filler hole because hypoid SAE 90 lubricant is not a pourable lubricant. In the case of Navajo models with front locking differential, 2 oz. of friction modifier Ford part No. EST-M2C154-A is to be added, and in the case of models with rear locking differential, 4 oz. of it Ford part No. EST-M2C118-A should be used. Pickups and MPVs are supplied with a drain and fill plug removable carrier axle. Jack and jackstands should be placed to support the vehicle, an appropriate container placed beneath the axle drain plug and the fill plug should be removed to allow a vent. The drain plug must be withdrawn in order to drain out the lubricant leaving the drain and fill plugs aside since the drain plug is magnetic to collect small metal debris. Once the magnetic drain plug has been cleaned, it must be put back, and the filler plug filled with the recommended quantity and type of fluid after which the rear axle can be put back. Lastly the truck is supposed to be brought down to the ground and driven; it is advised to check after the fluid warms. In the case of Navajo models the filler plug is to be removed, the axle housings emptied with a suction gun and the area around the drain plug cleaned then SAE 80W/90 gear oil is added to the axle housings to the filler level before the axle is removed.

Question 2

How to remove and assemble the components of the axle shaft on Mazda B2000?

Accepted Answer

The components will be removed by first lifting and supporting the front end on jackstands and then removing the wheels and locking hubs. The next things to do are to remove the caliper, but leave the brake line attached; then the caliper mounting plate and knuckle arm. Disassemble the stabilizer bar and tie rod end, unscrew the lower part of the shock absorber and take out the snapring and spacer in the outer part of the axle shaft. Lift the lower control arm using a floor jack, detach the upper and lower ball joints of the knuckle, drop the jack and pull off the knuckle. Once the splash shield has been removed, remove the shaft off the differential. To take apart, hold the shaft in a soft-jawed vise, and strip off the inner joint boot with the pliers, and slide it down the shaft. Unscrew the circlip and snapring, and then remove the ball cage assembly and balls. Turn the cage so that it no longer touches the inner ring, and, assuming that the boot is to be reused, wrap the splines of the shaft with tape. The outer end boot may be taken off by driving off dust cover and boot protector and then take out the band with the help of pliers. Checks to be made during inspection: bending, twisting, splines worn, and damage or over-play in inner and outer joints. To assemble, wrap tape on the splines and fit a new boot and band, apply a press mechanism on the boot protector and dust cover. Install inner end boot and band, install inner ring in the cage, install balls, fill the cage with grease and install the cage and snapring. Apply the band to the joint and make sure that the right length of the shaft is applied. To install, change the clip on the differential output shaft, apply clean transmission fluid to the differential oil seal and slide the axle shaft onto the differential shaft. Install the knuckle and hub on the shaft, attach the ball joints and fix the nuts using new cotter pins. Install the spacer and snapring, attach the shock absorber and stabilizer bar and torque the bolts accordingly. Lastly, attach the tie rod end and fit in the caliper support and knuckle arm, then the caliper, wheels, locking hub and splash shield.

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