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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
G13111807Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the floor under cover No. 1. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER NO. 1 (LH) .)
  2. Remove the floor under cover No. 2. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER NO. 2 (LH) .)
  3. Remove the fasteners in the order shown in the figure below.
    Fig 1: Insulator Fasteners Loosening Sequence
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  4. Remove the insulator.
  5. Remove the following parts.
    1. Brace bar
      Fig 2: Brace Bar And Tunnel Member Bolts With Torque Specification
      G13111809Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Tunnel member
  6. For VIN M (With cylinder deactivation) vehicles, perform the following procedure.
    1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
    2. Remove the TWC from the mount rubber.
      G13111810Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Disconnect the exhaust shutter valve connector.
    4. Disconnect the wiring harness clips.
    5. Remove the nut.
      Fig 3: TWC Bracket Nut With Torque Specification
      G13111811Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. Disconnect the bracket from the TWC.
    7. Disconnect the TWC from the main silencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN M (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
    8. Suspend the TWC using a cable as shown in the figure below.
    G13111812Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. For VIN Y vehicles, perform the following procedure.
    1. Remove the nut.
      Fig 4: TWC Bracket Nut With Torque Specification
      G13111813Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Disconnect the bracket from the TWC.
    3. Remove the TWC from the mount rubber.
      G13111814Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Disconnect the TWC from the main silencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
    5. Suspend the TWC using a cable as shown in the figure below.
    G13111812Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
    2. Disconnect the quick release connector from the urea injector.
    3. Remove the clip.
      G13111816Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Remove the bolts.
      Fig 5: Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
      G13111817Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. Set the bracket aside.
    6. Remove the SCR converter from the mount rubber.
      G13111818Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. Disconnect the SCR converter from the main silencer.
    8. Suspend the SCR converter using a cable as shown in the figure below.
    G13111819Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove in the order indicated in the figure below.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Perform a road test and verify that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.
    Fig 6: Propeller Shaft Components Location With Torque Specification
    G16328857Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    PROPELLER SHAFT COMPONENT OPERATIONS

    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, spacer
    5 Washer
    6 Propeller shaft (See Propeller Shaft Removal Note .) (See Propeller Shaft Installation Note .)