Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

DRIVE SHAFT

M-28prose procedure
Continued from M-27

Drive shaft (continued)

  1. 3
    After installation, pull the front hub outward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.
    Line drawing of a hand pulling the front hub outward to confirm the drive shaft is securely held by the clip after installation.
  2. 4
    Install the lower arm ball joint to the knuckle and tighten the through bolt.
    Line drawing of installing the lower arm ball joint to the knuckle and tightening the through bolt with a tool.

Tie-rod end

  1. 1
    Position the tie-rod end and dust boot directly over the knuckle hole.
    Line drawing of the tie-rod end and dust boot positioned over the knuckle hole, with the nut installed on the tie-rod end.
  2. 2
    Install the nut to the tie-rod end and tighten.
  3. 3
    Install a new cotter pin.
Tightening torque (tie-rod end nut)
43 - 56N·m

Locknut

Install a new locknut and stake it, as shown.
Tightening torque (locknut)
236 - 318N·m
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