Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT

1. Position the vehicle on level ground.

2. Remove the oil-fill plug.

3. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.






4. Install the drain plug with a new washer and tighten.

Tightening torque
- 39.2-53.9 Nm {4.00-5.49 kgf-m, 29.0-39.7 ft-lbf}

5. Add the specified oil through the oil-fill plug hole.

Differential oil grade/viscosity:
- API service GL-5 (SAE 90)
- API service GL-5 (SAE 80W-90)
- API service GL-5 (SAE 75W-90) (Not available from Mazda)

Differential oil capacity (approx. quantity):
- 1.2-1.4 L {1.3- 1.4 US qt, 1.1-1.2 Imp qt}

6. After adding the oil, perform the oil level inspection.

7. Install the oil-fill plug with a new washer and tighten.

Tightening torque
- 39.2-53.9 Nm {4.00-5.49 kgf-m, 29.0-39.7 ft-lbf}