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REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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The front drive shafts
Removing and installing front wheel hub
Removing and installing rear wheel hub
Removing and installing rear wheel hub
Removing and installing front connecting shaft
Preliminary check of the connecting shaft
Withdrawal
Assembly and disassembly of the connecting shaft
Removing and installing drive shaft (cars with manual gearbox)
Removing and installing drive shaft (cars with automatic gearbox)
Removing and installing drive shaft (cars with manual gearbox)
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Withdrawal



Drain the oil from the gearbox.
Remove the sensor anti-lock braking systems.

Removal of the spherical rod end
Fig. 3.126. Removal of the spherical rod end


With the help of a special device, remove the ball rod end (Fig. 3.126).

Remove the lower ball joint adjustable arm
Fig. 3.127. Remove the lower ball joint adjustable arm


With the help of a special device, remove the ball joint of the lower rear of the lever (Fig. 3.127).

Removing the rear brake caliper
Fig. 3.128. Removing the rear brake caliper


Remove the rear brake caliper and hang it on the wire (Fig. 3.128).

ATTENTION
Sharp edges of the connecting shaft can be cut or break through the gland. Be careful when separating the connecting shaft of the transmission.

Pull the connecting shaft directly.

Installing the special tool to hold the side gear
Fig. 3.129. Installing the special tool to hold the side gear


Install the special tool to hold the side gear after the removal of the connecting shaft in the gearbox.
The remaining components are removed and installed in the reverse order of removal.

Installation of the new clip on the connecting shaft
Fig. 3.130. Installation of the new clip on the connecting shaft


Before installing the set on a new connecting shaft clamp slot upward (Fig. 3.130).
After setting the outer diameter measure.
If it is higher than normal, repeat installation using a new clip.
Maximum outer diameter: 31.2 mm.




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