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Drive Shaft Removal Note

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  1. Remove the clinch bolt and nut.
  2. Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust boot.
  3. Pry the lower arm out of the knuckle.
    Fig 1: Prying Lower Arm Out Of Knuckle
    G01913996Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.
  5. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.
  6. 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.
    Fig 2: Separating Drive Shaft From Wheel Hub
    G01913997Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. 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 3: Separating Left Side Drive Shaft From Transaxle
    G01913998Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Separate the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by hammering on a bar inserted between them.
    Fig 4: Separating Right Side Drive Shaft From Joint
    G01913999Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the SST  into the transaxle to hold the side gears after drive shaft is removed.
    Fig 5: Installing SST
    G01914000Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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