Rear Drive Shaft Inspection
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.
- Inspect the connections for any looseness.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part. (See REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
- Inspect the boot for damage and cracks.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part. (See REAR DRIVE SHAFT 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 REAR DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)