Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

DRIVE SHAFT

M-24prose procedure

Dust cover (differential side) work is specific to K8 DOHC. Length L differs by transaxle: MTX 89.0 ± 0.5 mm, ATX 110.5 ± 0.5 mm.

Dust seal (differential side)

Press in the new differential side dust seal by using a steel plate and the SSTs.

Joint shaft

Press in the new bearing by using the SST.

Dust cover (differential side, K8 DOHC)

  1. 1
    Mark the shaft as shown in the figure.
    Dust cover assembly (K8 DOHC): the shaft marked at length L from the dust cover face. The MARK reference line is at left.
  2. 2
    Press in the dust cover to the marked position by using a steel plate and the SST.
    Pressing in the dust cover to the marked position using a steel plate and SST 49 B025 005, with the resulting length L shown on the shaft at right.
  3. 3
    Verify that length L is within specification.
Length LMTX
89.0 ± 0.5mm {3.50 ± 0.02 in}
Length LATX
110.5 ± 0.5mm {4.35 ± 0.02 in}

DRIVE SHAFT (TRIPOD JOINT)

Preinspection

Drive shaft

  1. 1
    Check the drive shaft dust boot for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and loose boot bands.
    Preinspection illustration of the drive shaft (tripod joint) installed on the vehicle, showing the dust boot, boot bands, and CV joints to be checked. Arrows point to inspection areas.
  2. 2
    Check the drive shaft for bending, cracks, and wear of joints or splines.
  3. 3
    Repair or replace the drive shaft if necessary.

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