Front Drive Shaft Inspection

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Inspect the connections for any looseness.

Fig 1: Inspecting Front Drive Shaft Connection
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (DOUBLE OFFSET JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
Move the spline and joint up and down, left and right by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (DOUBLE OFFSET JOINT) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)