Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 - Constant Velocity Joint Boot May Contact Metallic Cover And Boot May Be Damaged

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Remove the following parts:
1. Floor under cover No. 2 (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Floor under cover No. 1 (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Brace bar
  
  Fig 2: Tunnel Member, Brace Bar, Strut Bar And Bolts With Torque Specification
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Tunnel member
5. Strut bar
6. HO2S harness bracket
Fig 3: HO2S Harness Bracket And Nut With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the TWC from the mount rubber.

Fig 4: TWC And Mount Rubber
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the TWC from the main silencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
Suspend the TWC using a cable as shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Suspending TWC Using Cable
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform a road test and verify that there is no abnormal vibration or noise.

Fig 6: Propeller Shaft Related Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Nut (rear)
2	Nut (front)
3	Nut (center bearing support)
4	Washer
5	Bush, spacer
6	Propeller shaft (See Propeller shaft Removal Note .) (See Propeller shaft Installation Note .)