Propeller Shaft 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.

Install the SST to the output shaft.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool To Output Shaft
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Insert a slab of wood behind the differential and remove the propeller shaft.

Fig 2: Inserting Slab Of Wood Behind Differential
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