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Front Drive Shaft Removal Note

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CAUTION:
  • The oil seal at the front end of the front drive shaft could be damaged. When removing the front drive shaft, be careful not to damage the oil seal.
  1. Install a spare nut onto the front drive shaft.
  2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer and separate the front drive shaft from the axle.
    Fig 1: Installing Spare Nut Onto Front Drive Shaft
    G11450487Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Separate the front drive shaft from the wheel hub.
  4. Separate the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle using the SSTs.
    Fig 2: Separating Front Drive Shaft From Wheel Hub
    G11450488Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front drive shaft.
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