Genuine Mazda Millenia Axle Shaft

Mazda Millenia Axle Shaft Parts and Q&A

• Axle Assembly
  GP11-25-60X
  Q: What steps should be taken to check and maintain the rear Axle Shaft fluid on Mazda Millenia?

  A:

  The only vehicle that has a rear driveaxle is the 1990-91 4-wheel drive 323. It requires API Service GL-5 SAE 80-90 W oil and its total fluid capacity is 0.69 quart (0.65 liter). To determine the level of the fluid, ensure that the car is parked on the level ground, park the car using the parking brake and then remove the check plug in the differential which is the part that usually goes to the bottom of the check plug hole before observing whether the oil level is in the bottom of the check plug hole. Should the fluid level fall below the low mark, add the required amount of oil using a funnel and install the check plug with a new washer and tighten it to 29-40 ft.lbs. (39-54 Nm). To drain and refill, elevate and keep the vehicle secure, put a drain pan under the differential and take out the drain plug to drain all the oil. Following drainage, put a new washer into the drain plug and tighten it to 29-40 ft. lbs. (39-54 Nm) and then remove the check plug then refill the differential unit with the appropriate specified oil and finally install and tighten the check plug to 29-40 ft. lbs. (39-54 Nm).
• Axle Assembly
  GR05-25-60XR-0F
  Q: How to remove and install the rear axle shafts and Differential Seal on Mazda Millenia?

  A:

  This procedure applies to 4-wheel drive models only. The left and right rear axle shafts are not interchangeable as the left shaft is shorter than the right, so it is not advisable to remove them both at once. Begin by raising and safely supporting the rear of the vehicle, then drain the lubricant from the differential. Remove the rear wheels, raise the tab on the wheel hub locknut, and have someone apply the brakes while loosening the nut. Clearly mark the relationship between the axle shaft flange and the differential flange, then remove the nuts and washers that attach the axle shaft to the differential and separate them. Disconnect the lateral link from the rear axle hub by removing the through bolt and washer, and do the same for the trailing link. Lower the axle shaft flange from the differential and pull the splined end from the wheel hub; if the axle shaft is stuck, use a special hub puller to withdraw the hub for removal. Remove the differential flange from the differential carrier by positioning two prybars on either side of the flange and prying it outward, then remove the circlip from the differential flange shaft and discard it. Pry out the oil seal from the differential. To install, apply lithium-based grease to the new oil seal lip and use a seal driver to install it into the differential carrier. Install a new circlip to the differential flange shaft, insert the flange into the differential carrier, and seat it by lightly tapping with a hammer, ensuring the circlip is engaged in the internal groove. Attach the knuckle assembly to the shock absorber support and torque the retaining bolts to 58-86 ft. lbs. Insert the splined end of the axle shaft into the wheel hub and connect the trailing and lateral links, torquing the trailing link bolt to 58-56 ft. lbs. and the lateral link bolt to 46-55 ft. lbs. Attach the axle shaft to the differential flange by aligning the match marks and torque the flange nuts to 39-47 ft. lbs. Install a new locknut and torque it to 174-235 ft. lbs., staking the locknut tab into the groove of the spindle with a small cold chisel. Finally, install the rear wheels and lower the vehicle.