Right Drive Shaft and Axle Removal Note

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Remove the clinch bolt and nut.
Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust boot.
Pry the lower arm out of the knuckle.

Fig 1: Prying Lower Arm Out Of Knuckle
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
As shown in the figure, insert a pry bar between the right drive shaft and the joint shaft and tap on the bar to uncouple them.

Fig 2: Inserting Pry Bar Between Right Drive Shaft And Joint Shaft
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.