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Drive Shaft: Overview Mazda 3 BL

Axle Shafts 7 illustrations ~274 words

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Scheme 1: DRIVE SHAFT LOCATION INDEX
Scheme 1: DRIVE SHAFT LOCATION INDEX

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Scheme 2: DRIVE SHAFT INSPECTION
Scheme 2: DRIVE SHAFT INSPECTION
  1. Inspect the connections for any looseness. If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part.
  2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks. If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
  3. 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.
CAUTIONPerforming the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

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Scheme 3
Scheme 3
  1. Drain the transaxle oil. (See «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FN4A-EL]»(ref-345215-S24754048372009102000000) .) (See «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]»(ref-345217-S10235626212009102000000) .) (See «TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G35M-R]»(ref-345216-S22255367922009102000000) ) (See «TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [A26M-R]»(ref-345221-S36273046352009102000000) .)
  2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 4: Drive Shaft Removal Note
Scheme 4: Drive Shaft Removal Note

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Scheme 5

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Scheme 6
  1. Install a spare bolt onto the drive shaft.
  2. Tap the bolt with a copper hammer and separate the drive shaft from the axle.
  3. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
  4. Separate the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle using the SST. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the transaxle oil seal with the bar.
  5. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft by tapping the transaxle side outer ring with a brass bar and hammer.

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Scheme 7: Clip Installation Note
Scheme 7: Clip Installation Note
  1. Install a new drive shaft clip to the clip groove at the end of the drive shaft with the clip opening facing upward and the clip width within the specification. Standard LF (ATX): 29.5 mm {1.16 in} LF (MTX) and L3: 31.2 mm {1.23 in} L3 WITH TC: 33.2 mm {1.30 in}
  2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat installation using a new clip.

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