Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation (Us): Notes

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:

If the constant velocity joint is bent during propeller shaft removal/installation or transportation after servicing, the constant velocity joint boot may contact the metallic cover and the boot may be damaged. Insert a clean cloth between the boot and the metallic cover before servicing to protect the boot.

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If excessive force is applied in the axial direction of the constant velocity joint, the internal parts of the constant velocity joint could be damaged. Do not apply excessive force in the axial direction.

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the tunnel cover. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN L) .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) .)
Remove the following parts: (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN L) .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) .)
1. Tunnel member
2. Brace bar
Remove the following parts:
1. Floor under cover No. 1 (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Floor under cover No. 2 (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector shown in the illustration.

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Remove the screws shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Bracket, Connector And Screws With Torque Specification
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Set the bracket aside.
Remove the TWC from the mount rubber.

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Disconnect the TWC from the main silencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN L)] .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M)] .)
Suspend the TWC using a cable as shown in the illustration.

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Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform a road test and verify that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.

Fig 2: Propeller Shaft Components With Torque Specification

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Nut (rear) (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL NOTE .) (See PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
2	Nut (front) (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL NOTE .) (See PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
3	Nut (center bearing support) (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL NOTE .) (See PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
4	Bush
5	Washer
6	Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL NOTE .) (See PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
7	Spacer