Genuine Mazda MPV Differential

Mazda MPV Differential Parts and Q&A

• Carrier
  P052-27-100A
  Q: How to service the front and rear differentials on Mazda MPV?

  A:

  In order to service the front differential, you can start by loosening the lug nuts of the wheel, lifting the front of the car, and firmly putting it on jack stands before taking off the front wheels. Unhook the ends of the tie-rods and the lower arms to the steering knuckles, and take off the skid plate. Disassemble the driveaxles and front Driveshaft as well as disconnecting the two vacuum hoses and the actuator; also unplugging the electrical connector in the assembly of control box. Necessary materials to take off the indicated bolts and nuts to disassemble the various transmission, front axle, and tube assemblies and have them assembled as one item, ensuring that these parts are carefully lowered in a transmission jack. Disassemble the front Axle Shaft and tube assembly with the differential, and keep in mind that it is best to install the parts in the opposite order to the way they were removed, so that the mounting bolts in the differential should be tightened to the recommended torque. In the case of rear differential, the lug nuts of the wheels in the back of the car will have to be loosened, then a jack will have to be placed under the rear of the car on jack stands and then the rear wheels should be removed. Disassemble the axleshafts and the rear driveshaft, disconnect the rear-wheel ABS sensor. Take out the carrier bolts and nuts to remove the carrier assembly. In case they are replacing the dynamic damper, move it to the new carrier. Installation: Clean the mating surfaces on the differential and housing of old gasket material then apply a continuous bead of RTV sealant and replace the differential within ten minutes after the sealant is applied making sure to tighten the differential carrier mounting bolts and the differential carrier mounting nuts to the required level.
• Carrier Assembly
  M0A4-27-100A
  Q: How to check and fill the lubricant level in the front and rear differential on Mazda MPV?

  A:

  This is done on the front and the rear differentials. The differential has a check/fill plug which has to be taken off to measure the level of lubricant. In case of elevating the vehicle to reach the plug, make sure it will be mounted safely on jackstands and do not crawl under the vehicle with only jack support. Start by taking off the lubricant check/ fill plug of the differential. Test with your little finger, to see that the level of the lubricant is not lower than that of the bottom of the plug hole. In case the level is low, use syringe or squeeze bottle to pour the recommended lubricant until it starts overflowing through the opening. Lastly, put the plug back and screw it.