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Drive Shaft And Joint Shaft Removal Note

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  1. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.
  2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.
    Fig 1: Loosening Drive Shaft From Front Wheel Hub Using Hammer
    G03644379Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
    CAUTION:
    • The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.
  4. Separate the left side drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Separating Left Side Drive Shaft From Transaxle
    G03644380Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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