Rear Drive Shaft, Rear Knuckle Component Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Insert a tire lever or equivalent between the rear differential and differential side outer ring, and remove the rear drive shaft.CAUTION:
- The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful not to damage the oil seal when removing the drive shaft from the differential.
- Pull the rear drive shaft and rear knuckle component to the outer side, and detach the rear drive shaft from the rear differential.
- To hold the rear drive shaft and rear knuckle component, install the rear lateral link (upper) to the rear knuckle temporarily after disconnecting the rear drive shaft.