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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 clean cloth between the boot and the metallic cover before servicing to protect the boot.
    G16374130Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  • 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.
G16374131Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the tunnel cover. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y) .)
  3. Remove the following parts: (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN M) .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (VIN Y) .)
    1. Tunnel member
    2. Brace bar
  4. 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 .)
  5. Disconnect the connector shown in the figure.
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  6. Remove the screws shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: TWC Bracket Screws With Torque Specifications
    G16374133Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Set the bracket aside.
  8. Remove the TWC from the mount rubber.
    G16374134Courtesy 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 Y) .)
  10. Suspend the TWC using a cable as shown in the figure.
    G16374135Courtesy 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 Location With Torque Specifications
G16374136Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
PROPELLER SHAFT COMPONENT OPERATION

Component no. Refer to
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