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Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation: Notes

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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 rag between the boot and the metallic cover before servicing to protect the boot.
    G13175912Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  • If excessive force is applied in the axial direction of the constant velocity joint, lack of grease inside the constant velocity joint may occur and the propeller shaft could be damaged. Do not apply excessive force in the axial direction.
G13175913Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the tunnel cover. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN L)
  2. Remove the following parts: (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN L)
    1. Tunnel member
    2. Brace bar
  3. 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 .)
  4. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  5. Disconnect the connector shown in the figure.
    G13175914Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the screws shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13175915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Set the bracket aside.
  8. Remove the TWC from the mount rubber.
    G13175916Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the TWC from the main silencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN L).)
  10. Suspend the TWC using a cable as shown in the figure.
    G13175917Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  13. Perform a road test and verify that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.
Fig 2: Propeller Shaft Components With Torque Specification
G13175918Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 Propeller shaft
(See Propeller Shaft Removal Note .)
(See Propeller Shaft Installation Note .)
6 Washer
7 Spacer
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