Joint Shaft Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Secure the joint shaft bracket cylinder block.
Pull the joint shaft straight out.
CAUTION:
- The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the joint shaft to the transaxle.
Fig 1: Pulling Joint Shaft Straight Out
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Insert the SST into the transaxle to hold the side gears after joint shaft is removed.

Fig 2: Inserting SST Into Transaxle
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