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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1991PROTEGE L4-1839CC 1.8L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULOVERHAUL (FA4A-EL)OUTPUT GEAR
1991 Mazda Protege L4-1839cc 1.8L SOHC
Output Gear
1991 Mazda Protege L4-1839cc 1.8L SOHCSECTION Output Gear
OUTPUT GEAR
Preparation
SST

Disassembly / Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly note.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly procedure.

Disassembly note
Bearings

Remove the bearings from the output gear by using the SSTs.
Assembly procedure
Bearings

Press the new bearings onto the output gear by using the SSTs.
Seal rings

Note: Do not damage the seal ring when installing it.
Apply ATF to new seal rings and install them to each side of the output gear.
Seal ring inner diameter: 27.6 mm (1.087 in)
Preparation
SST
Disassembly / Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly note.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly procedure.
Output Gear:
Disassembly note
Bearings
Remove the bearings from the output gear by using the SSTs.
Assembly procedure
Bearings
Press the new bearings onto the output gear by using the SSTs.
Seal rings
Note: Do not damage the seal ring when installing it.
Apply ATF to new seal rings and install them to each side of the output gear.
Seal ring inner diameter: 27.6 mm (1.087 in)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.