Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

DRIVE SHAFT

M-26prose procedure

Removal Note

Locknut

  1. 1
    Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward by using a chisel and a hammer.
    Removal Note illustration of the locknut: knocking the crimped portion of the locknut outward by using a chisel and hammer at the front hub. Inset at upper right shows the crimped area detail.
  2. 2
    Lock the hub by applying the brakes.
  3. 3
    Remove the locknut.

Tie-rod end

Tie-rod end

  1. 1
    Remove the tie-rod end nut.
    Removal Note illustration for the tie-rod end: SST 49 T028 3A0 installed to disconnect the tie-rod end from the knuckle.
  2. 2
    Disconnect the tie-rod end by using the SST.

Engine mount member

Suspend the engine by using the SST and remove the engine mount member.

Drive shaft

Drive shaft

  1. 1
    Remove the clinch bolt and nut.
    Drive shaft removal: removing the clinch bolt and nut at the lower ball joint / knuckle.
  2. 2
    Pry down on the lower arm to disconnect the ball joint.
    Drive shaft removal: prying down on the lower arm to disconnect the ball joint. Downward arrow indicates direction.

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