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Locknut Assembly Note

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  1. Tighten a new locknut with the torque recorded at the drive pinion preload adjustment using the SST. 
    Fig 1: Tightening Locknut
    G01345116Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Verify that the drive pinion preload is within the specification.
    • If not within the specification, perform the preload adjustment again.
      • Fig 2: Checking Drive Pinion Preload
      G01345117Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Drive pinion preload 

1.3-1.7 N.m (14-17 kgf.cm, 12-15 in.lb) 

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