Axle Shaft: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV, 2003 Mazda MPV, and 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Performing the following removal and installation without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor could cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle. Removing the axle shaft with the intermediate shaft bracket installed may cause the deformation of the intermediate shaft bracket. Therefore remove/install the axle shaft and intermediate shaft as a component.
NOTE:
In some of the illustrations Axle Shaft, may be referred to as Drive Shaft. The Intermediate Shaft may be referred to as the Joint Shaft.