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Right Drive Shaft and Axle Installation Note

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  1. Push the drive shaft into the joint shaft.
  2. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to verify that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.
  3. Set the lower arm with steering knuckle, then tighten the bolt and nut.
    Fig 1: Pushing Drive Shaft Into Joint Shaft
    G01913985Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.