Front Drive Shaft (LH) Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- The oil seal could be damaged at the end area of the front drive shaft. When installing the front drive shaft to the transaxle, be careful not to damage the oil seal.
- Apply manual transaxle oil or ATF to the oil seal lip.
- Apply grease (L2Y1 33247 or equivalent) to the wheel bearing inner race and front drive shaft contact surfaces (area A in the illustration).
- Insert the front drive shaft to the wheel hub.
- Install the front drive shaft to the transaxle.
- After installation, verify that the front drive shaft is securely held by the clip by pulling the outer ring on the transaxle side towards the axle.