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Drive Shaft (LH) Installation Note

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CAUTION:
  • The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the drive shaft to the transaxle.
  1. Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.
  2. Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).
    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Contact Surface
    G10936602Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
  4. Install the drive shaft to the transaxle.
    Fig 2: Installing Drive Shaft To Transaxle
    G10936603Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.
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