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Drive Shaft: Overview Mazda MX-5 NC

Axle Shafts 2 illustrations ~101 words

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Scheme 1: REAR DRIVE SHAFT LOCATION INDEX
Scheme 1: REAR DRIVE SHAFT LOCATION INDEX
  1. Verify that the drive shaft is not twisted or damaged. If there is any malfunction, 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 roughness. 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, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
  1. Drain the rear differential oil.
  2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  4. Add rear differential oil. (See «DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT»(ref-244487-S22267657652006092400000) .)

Scheme 2

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Scheme 2

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