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Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note

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CAUTION:
  • The oil seal could be damaged by the end of the drive shaft. When removing the rear drive shaft, be careful not to damage the oil seal. If the oil seal is damaged, replace it with a new one.
  • Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft boot.
  • Be careful not to damage the rear ABS sensor rotor.
  1. Insert a tire lever or equivalent tool between the rear differential-side outer ring and the rear differential.
    Fig 1: Inserting Tire Lever Between Rear Differential-Side Outer Ring And Rear Differential
    G10936661Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Move the tire lever or the equivalent in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the rear differential and the rear drive shaft.
  3. Remove the rear drive shaft by pulling it to the wheel side until it is removed from the differential.
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