👉 Rear Differential Replacement - DIY/How to - Mazda CX5

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Hi guys, in this video I want to share my experience how to replace rear differential on pre-facelift Mazda CX5 2012 -2015 the easy way.
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[@MrZuri4]

I wish I could find such detailed videos for my car too. Anyway it was interesting to follow the progress

[@moileung]

Very good demonstration. This is a major job but he just diy it. Omg!!!!

[@brianhill4995]

Thanks. I had to replace mine on a 2017 cx5 with 130k It was noisy I did the wheel bearings first but still had noise Then rear started leaking on the driver side axle input shaft. Ordered a new differential assembly and now it quiet. The video helped 👍🏻

[@ploughable]

I just bought an used Mazda CX-5 2016 AWD and since I love DYO I love to see how easy is to fix this Mazda wrt to my other Golf or Opel cars :) Ocheni spasiba dlya etot video ;)

[@ngoandrew8]

The teething problem is this replacement will last another 40K miles! Many thanks for the great video!

[@twistedreality678]

Thank you. I did the swap today and saved about $2400. I then took apart the old coupler to see what the issue was with the existing diff. I broke the seal on the coupler and water poured out. I found the factory seal was very insufficient. I could see where the water leaked into the diff and caused the bearing to fail. Thank for the information on the repair.

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

You are very welcome. I'm glad if my video was helpful to you

[@tooltime4640]

There’s a bulletin out there for water entering through the vent hose in the right real wheel well. I doubt it was the seal between the coupler and diff

[@totomassimo2]

Hey ben, quick question here; So when the bearing seal failed( the one inside the coupler , water ended up inside the diff unit? that what caused the problem with your rear differential?

[@123karismith]

You answered all my questions, thanks for making such a thorough video, have a great day!

[@angelbelieves7496]

Thank you so much for this video. My husband just told me that the housing of the differential thing is cracked and is leaking. So now he will have to fix it 😢

[@jaroslawkanski7180]

Thank you for the tutorial. I have used your video to guide me with the rear axle seal removal/install on the 2017 CX-5. $10 for the seal, $35 for the gear oil, and about 2 hours of work. Not bad!

[@eddyjavierperezsanchez5729]

I have a leak right in the rear viscous coupler, the oil comes out through a type of metal seal that is near the four screws that join the cardan, is that seal the one you changed? Please, if that is where you bought it and what is it called? Thanks in advance, I think we have the same problem, my friend.

[@jaroslawkanski7180]

@@eddyjavierperezsanchez5729 I have replaced the seal between the rear differential and the driver side CV axle. I had a small but visible leak coming from the left side of the diff. The front of the diff was dry. I am afraid you have a leak from the different seal.

[@eddyjavierperezsanchez5729]

@ thanks men

[@dimon4eg]

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. One question - how do you know after replacing the differential that the module reprogramming is needed and how exactly it's being done?

[@Artv9]

Really Helpful Thank you Brother

[@scottkenreich878]

Thank you for this video. I’m considering doing this for the same vehicle. How the fix performed over the past years? How many additional miles did you get from the car before selling or if the part failed again? Again, thanks for the good video. I can fix alot of auto problems but I wouldn’t have considered this if I hadn’t found this video. Subscribed, liked, and watched through to the end twice already.

[@dmytromikheiev80]

Hey, How to reprogram all-wheel-drive module if you need to? Thanks

[@nelsondelacruz7995]

Thank you for that video I had to do a one of those pretty soon so it's a good idea in my car I got to do what I do got to change it because it's bad noise

[@eddyjavierperezsanchez5729]

Can the Mazda CX-5 rear viscous coupler be changed without having to remove the differential? Does the cardan shaft provide me with a kit so I can remove the viscous coupler?

[@yousrie3630]

When the weather gets cold -10 for example for my mazda cx5 2015 4wd, the rotation of the wheels get stuck somewhere because along the propeller shaft because the freeze. I changed the differential oil but no improvement. Could this be because the coupler? Is there other potential part i should check?

[@nabayake]

Very good video 🤟! One question can I ask you if you pull out with the sliding hammer , the wheel bearing hub will not sperate?

[@quesreal2552]

Hello, maybe you can help, have 2013 cx9 and trying to remove coupling from rest of the rear differential while still on the car. Drive shaft and I think all necessary bolts are removed. Coupling is stuck on, what am I missing? Please help, thank you

[@walterparlero7091]

I’m planning to do mine due to dealership price me labor and materials 7500 thank you for this vedio

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

7500? The price is insane!

[@lovinlivinrvin7261]

What was the symptoms that lead you to replace the differential? Grinding/chirping.all the time or only when turning etc ?

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

The main reasons for the replacement was grinding noise which you can hear from the beginning of the video al the way do 0:17 and yes the noise was in the differential all the time.

[@lovinlivinrvin7261]

@@ikajeiOFFICIAL thanks so much for the reply. My wife had a 2014 CX-5 I’ve been trying to diagnose a noise in the rear end. It’s a squeak that happens when turning right from the rear and I’m trying to locate it. I’ve already replaced both rear struts with no luck. I’m thinking it could be the diff or a wheel bearing. Thanks again for the reply.

[@foreverepic2331]

Do u You have a link where you purchased the rear differential?

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

Hi, here www.pamsauto.com/

[@BarziHSaeed]

Can cracked rear differential cause 4wd malfunction alert ?

[@seankenreich3783]

How much did the used unit cost approximately?

[@iroelsilva]

Hi. My rear differential is failure, and I need buy some rear differential for my Mazda CX5 2015. Any suggestion. Thank you

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

Ensure that the part number matches both your differential and the one you plan to purchase. It's best to find either a brand-new differential or one with low mileage to ensure the replacement is in good condition.

[@And1-vb8sj]

My 2015 cx5 makes noise from time to time .mechanic said you need to change transfer case and its bracket but I told him that the sound is coming from the rear.could it be rear differential instead .car has 172k miles and I never done transmission,differential,transfer case fluid change .sounds as if your hit a bump ,like a pulsation ..

[@marcomedina7087]

consulta, es necesario bajar el diferencial completo para hacer los cambios de rodamientos?

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

Could you specify which bearing are you referring to?

[@henryreyes4951]

Hi! Do you have a video of how to reprogram it with the new part information?

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

Hi. Unfortunately, I do not. But in my case, I matched the year and the part number of the replacement differential to the differential that was on the car and everything worked out well. No programming was needed. The car had no problems with the rear differential since the replacement

[@mejoopi5147]

Hi. Did you do some differential adaptation before first drive?

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

Hi. Nope.

[@mejoopi5147]

@@ikajeiOFFICIAL I heard that its nessesary but maybe not🙂 i'm preparing myself to replacement differ too

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

@mejoopi5147 I heard of it, too. What I did was I matched all numbers on OE differential and the replacement one, and it worked. Never had any errors on the dash or problems with the vehicle

[@pingpong9656]

I'm getting this whirring noise that gets louder the faster you go - it kind of matches wheel speed... bearings are all new, and CV axles are solid... main driveshaft has very rusted support bearings - that could be possible source...? Also the car has winter tires on from the time it was purchased - could that be the noise? It gets quite loud and audible.. There are no clunks.

[@huepham8392]

Do you have the video remover the bearings Coupler rear differential CX5/2016

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

Sorry, I don't have the video showing that.

[@totomassimo2]

Hey Jei, Nice video..Pretty straight to the point! I have a relevant question tho! since the main reason why u swapped the diff is the noise ( Having the same issue here and i can hear it coming from the coupler ) Why didnt you start by changing Just the coupler first (PA# KEY0-27-97X) since thats the only spinning part connected to the Differential unit! did u? ( Just ordered one..awaiting delivery ) will post an update once i get it...

[@concernedcitizen6572]

Well, where is the update? Did you end up replacing just the coupler or the whole unit?

[@mauriciobaez2702]

I replaced just the rear differential viscous coupling (about $300 in ebay). Thanks for the information

[@fielansshan3466]

One question: if it's just a noise, why didn't you just replace the rear. diff coupler instead of the whole rear assembly? That's way lot cheaper.

[@radosawkaminski1417]

Hi. I have to change it too. You said that ... will have to programming if the details on label are different . So what exactly I will have to do because I think to buy one but different labels then I got.

[@henryreyes4951]

Hi did you fix it?. I changed mine but I have TCS and Abs light on

[@radosawkaminski1417]

@@henryreyes4951 my mechanic changed it and put new original oil and that's it... You have to change the stop sensor which is under the steering wheel. Is cheap and simple.

[@henryreyes4951]

@@radosawkaminski1417 ok I’ll try. Thank you.

[@BarziHSaeed]

@@radosawkaminski1417what is stop sensor please? I have to change the differential and please let me know what other parts needs to be changed

[@RJMaker]

Does anyone know if this removal method will work on a 2017 CX5?

[@RJMaker]

As a follow up, Yes it does. ;-)

[@xyz88239]

@RJMaker: Did you exhange it already ?

[@przemo1533]

Hi. The noise appeared yesturday in my mazda. Do you think it would be ok to drive it for few days untill book it for work in some garage? How long you've bin driving like that? Thanks

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

I drove my CX5 around 100 miles with that noise. But before go for differential replacement I would recommend to double check where is the noise coming from. Because it could be wheel bearing which sometimes has very identical sound. Also, double check level of differential fluidin your rear differential because that may cause noise too.

[@przemo1533]

@@ikajeiOFFICIAL I've bin in a local garage cause that was my first thought. Its not a wheel bearing and sounds the same as yours. With out clicking noise. Will book it with Mazda dealership for diagnostics. Thanks

[@amandachimin2442]

Would the front differential be the same steps?

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

The front is called a transfer case and no, the replacement process is different.

[@joydionela9590]

Is the AT showed up in the dashboard? I think I had a same problem. Always hear a noise coming from the differential, from 1st gear to 2nd gear. Please reply to my comment.

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

I heard that a differential needs to be reprogrammed after replacement, but I didn't do that and still didn't encounter any issues. Instead, I made sure to match the specifications of the OE differential with the replacement one.

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

But if you are asking if AT showed up prior to replacement of the differential, then the answer is no

[@joydionela9590]

Before you replace the differential, is the AT showed up to your dashboard? Thanks

[@huepham8392]

How to take apart the rear Differential CX5 Coupler bearing and

[@RickChichar]

what type of oil did you use? OEM Mazda oil?

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

Thank you for the question. Here is the oil which I used rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FGenuine-OEM-NEW-1-Quart-Mazda-Lining-Life-Gear-Oil-SG1-0000-77-SG1-QT%2F333482294445%3Fepid%3D1878169199%26hash%3Ditem4da517fcad%3Ag%3AxBYAAOSwz1peIHlM&campid=5338334193&toolid=20008

[@RickChichar]

thank you for your replay!

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

@@RickChichar you are very welcome

[@stevenlopez102]

Great video! Love it. These damn diff are a joke. I got quoted 3800 to fix my wife's car.. unbelievable.. unbelievable!! So I'm fix it myself I enjoyed ur detailed video. Great job. Amazing work

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

@@stevenlopez102 Thank you for the comment. Appreciate it. Yes I agree rear differential is not the strongest part on these cars. I was quoted about the similar price and that's why I decided to replace it myself and share the process of the installation with others. I'm glad that you find my video helpful

[@wolly6048]

Is it an Active Differential or a Limited Slip Differential?

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

As I remember it was an active differential

[@erickpelaez2751]

can you help find that part im not able to find online

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

The best and easiest way to find used parts is car-part.com. This website combines all car recycling centers, junkyards, and used part sellers on one site, making the search for any parts very easy.

[@hasnainali-ef3yz]

Hi can replace my Mazda cx 5 rear differential ? Plz let me know ASAP thx

[@alexanderdinzey5308]

Knowing he has an accent he could had spell it. I still can’t understand where he got it from?

[@hasnainali-ef3yz]

Hi I need to replace my rear differential for my Mazda cx 5 2014 ? Can u do it for me how much u will charge ? Plz let me know

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

Hi, sorry I'm working only on my cars.

[@hasnainali-ef3yz]

Plz help me out . It’s not free I will pay & I will come from New York . I don’t find any reliable mechanic here . The way did the job it so so professional .

[@hasnainali-ef3yz]

Hi can u replace my rear differential?

[@wwazman]

I was quoted $4500 just for the PART at Gladstone Mazda, for a 2020 cx 5

[@karokus3921]

don't forget rear differential clutch coding in 4x4 module. (by IDS or Lunch etc) unfortunelly ForScan don't have this function. Ofcourse if you change rear differential with clutch.

[@khell1169]

Was just quoted $7100 to replace the rear diff on a 2016 CX5....

[@ikajeiOFFICIAL]

@khell1169 do you know how much out of $7100 is for the part and how much for the labor?

[@treesixnine]

I have a 2018 same car. Rear differential, making smacking noise when accelerating, With only forty thousand miles on it, I'll never buy a mazda again

[@hasnainali-ef3yz]

hi u there?

[@kooljayone]

this video was very Chupapi Munanyo

[@treesixnine]

I get a weird noise once in awhile allowed loud thud not even forty thousand miles on a CX-5 if I have to change the rear differential these Japanese can keep this piece of s*** they will get such a bad rap I will spread this like a wildfire besides the facts I have nothing but problems with the weird Brakes in the rear noticed when I change the pads they eat them up faster than the front piss poor engineering such a shame I like everything else about the car but if this turns out to be the case I guarantee I'm going to hurt their sales

[@fernandoquinonez4116]

pemz auto

[@hasnainali-ef3yz]

Hi

[@Kimble221]

Next time, without the STUPID music please.