Installation Note

2005 Mazda B2300 AutomaticSECTION Installation Note
NOTE:
  • Axle tube bushing installation shown, axle housing bushing is a similar procedure.
  1. Position the bushing and the tube bushing installation or equivalent tools.
    1. Position the bushing.
    2. Position Gauge Ring SST  204-206 (T96T-5638-D).
    3. Position Bushing Replacer Collet SST  205-372 (T96T-5638-F).
    4. Position Bushing Remover/Replacer Cup SST  205-371 (T96T-538-E).
    5. Position Drawbolt SST  205-374 (T96T-5638-H).
    6. Thread Bushing Replacer Adapter SST  205-370 (T96T-5638-B) on the Drawbolt SST.
      Fig 1: Positioning Bushing And Tube Bushing Installation Tools
      G03729615Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Tighten the Drawbolt SST  to install the bushing.
    1. Remove the tools.
  3. Install the front axle assembly. See AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  4. Check the fluid level and fill the axle to specification.
    • Use axle lubricant meeting specification API Service GI-5
  5. Lower the vehicle.
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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