Rear Drive Shaft 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 by the end of the rear drive shaft. When installing the rear drive shaft to the rear differential, be careful not to damage the oil seal. If the oil seal is damaged, replace it with a new one.
- Apply differential oil to the oil seal lip.
- Insert the rear drive shaft to the wheel hub component.
- Lightly tap the step of the rear drive shaft using a brass bar and hammer, and install the rear drive shaft to the rear differential.
- After installation, verify that the rear drive shaft is securely held by the clip by pulling the outer ring on the rear differential side towards the axle side.