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Drive Shaft Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:
  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
  1. Set the front mudguard out of the way. See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the splash shield.
  3. Drain the transaxle oil or ATF. See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G66M-R] . See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL] . See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL] .
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Add the transaxle oil or ATF. See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G66M-R] . See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL] . See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL] .
    Fig 1: Drive Shaft Removal/Installation Order With Torque Specifications
    G06205462Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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