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For Carbon-Fiber Propeller Shaft

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CAUTION:
  • The carbon-fiber-reinforced propeller shaft could be chipped or cracked if dropped. To prevent any damage, handle the shaft with careful attention when removing/installing.
  • Replace the propeller shaft if it is dropped.
    • Fig 1: Identifying Carbon Fiber Reinforced Resin
    G03702325Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the front tunnel member.
  2. Remove the rear tunnel member.
  3. Remove the exhaust pipe and the silencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the heat insulator.
  5. Protect the propeller shaft with rubber padding or similar protective cover to prevent damage.
    CAUTION:
    • Remove the rubber padding or similar protective cover after propeller shaft installation is complete.
  6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Protecting Propeller Shaft With Rubber Padding
    G03702326Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rubber padding or similar protective cover from the propeller shaft.
    Fig 3: Propeller Shaft And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G03702327Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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