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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
Fig 1: Caution For Constant Velocity Joint Boot May Contact Metallic Cover And Boot May Be Damaged
G09075089Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the following parts: (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    1. Floor under cover No. 2
    2. Floor under cover No. 1
  2. Remove the fasteners and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Floor Under Cover Fasteners And Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G12234259Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the insulator.
  4. Remove the following parts if necessary:
    1. Brace Bar
    2. Tunnel Member
  5. Remove the clip.
    Fig 3: Removing Clip
    G12234260Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts
    G12234261Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Set the bracket aside.
  8. Remove the SCR converter from the mount rubber.
    Fig 5: Removing SCR Converter From Mount Rubber
    G12234262Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the SCR Converter from the Main Silencer. (See.)
  10. Suspend the SCR converter using a cable as shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Suspending SCR Converter Using Cable
    G12185089Courtesy 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 7: Propeller Shaft Components With Torque Specification
G12234264Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Nut (front)
(See Propeller Shaft Removal Note .)
(See Propeller Shaft Installation Note .)
2 Nut (rear)
(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 (lower)
5 Propeller shaft
(See Propeller Shaft Removal Note .)
(See Propeller Shaft Installation Note .)
6 Washer
7 Bush (upper)
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