1987 MAZDA 626 Workshop Manual

Snap ring
1. Make matching marks on the driveshaft end and
inner ring.
2. Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers.
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Bails, inner ring and cage
1. Make matching marks on the inner ring and cage.
Note
Mark with paint, do not use a punch.
2. Turn the cage approximately 30°, then pull it away
from the inner ring.
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Tape
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Boot
1. Wrap the shaft splines with tape.
2. Remove the boot.
INSPECTION
Wash the parts. Check and replace all damaged
parts.
1. Twisted, bent, or damaged shaft.
2. Worn or scored splines.
3. Worn, rusted, or damaged outer ring.
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DRIVESHAFT 9
ASSEMBLY
Boot
Wrap the shaft splines with tape before installing the
boot.
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Wheel side
Note
a) The wheel side arid differential side boots
are different as shown in the figure.
b) Fill the inside of the ball joint with the speci-
fied grease included in the kit.
c) Securely fit the boot to the shaft and the
outer race boot grooves.
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Balls, inner ring and cage
1. Align the matching marks and install the balls.
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2. Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the joint.
Note
Do not use other than specified grease.
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9 DRIVESHAFT
Boot Band
Tighten the boot band.
Note a) Use a new band.
b) Fold the band in the direction opposite the
forward rotation of the driveshaft.
1. Fold the band back by pulling on the end of the
band.
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2. Bend the locking clip to lock the end of the band.
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DRIVESHAFT 9
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DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure referring to the disassembly note for the specially
marked parts.
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1. Boot band 6. Boot band 9. Clip
2. Tripod joint assembly 7. Boot 10. Sensor rotor (Refer to Sec-
3. Boot band 8. Shaft and ball-joint as- tion 11)
4. Boot sembly
5. Boot band
Disassembly Note
Tripod joint assembly
1. Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers, then
remove the tripod joint bearing.
2. Disassemble the joint shaft assembly.
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9 DRIVESHAFT
INSPECTION
Check and replace any faulty parts.
1. Twisted, bent, or damaged shaft.
2. Wear or scoring of splines.
3. Wear, excessive looseness, seizure, rust, or dam-
age of bearing.
4. Checking, damage, or deterioration of boots.
5. Excessive play or heat damage of joint shaft
bearing.
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Wheel side Differential side
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ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, refer-
ring to assembly note.
Assembly Note
Note
a) The wheel side and differential side boots
are different as shown in the figure.
b) Fill the inside of the ball joint with the speci-
fied grease included in the kit.
c) Securely fit the boot to the shaft and the
outer race boot grooves.
Tripod joint
Install the snap ring to the joint.
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Clip
Install a new clip.
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DRIVESHAFT 9
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal referring to the installation note.
Torque specifications
42—62 N m (4.3—6.3 m-kg, 31—46 ft-lb)
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg,
7—10 N-m (70—100 cm-kg, 60—86 in-lb)
16—23 N-m
(1.6—2.3 m-kg, 12—17 ft-lb)
29—44 N-m (3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22—33 ft-lb)
43—54 N-m (4.4—5.5 m-kg, 32—40 ft-lb)
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 In-lb)
235—319 N-m (24.0—32.5 m-kg, 174—235 ft-lb)
88—118 N-m (9.0—12.0 m-kg 65—87 ft-lb)
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Clip
Installation Note
Clip
Install a new clip.
Note
a) Before installing the shaft, check the trans-
axle oil seal for damage.
b) Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.
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9 DRIVESHAFT
Front wheel hub
After installation, pull the front wheel hub outward and
check that the driveshaft does not come out.
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Stabilizer
Lock the nut with 20.1 mm (0.79 in) of the threads
exposed.
Tightening torque: 16—23 N-m
(1.6—2.3 m-kg, 12—17 ft-lb)
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DRIVESHAFT 9
JOINT SHAFT
Disassembly and Assembly
Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure.
Assembly in the reverse order of disassembly.
Referring to the notes for the specially marked parts.
1. Clip
2. Joint shaft
3. Oil seal
4. Oil seal
5. Bearing
6. Bracket
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Disassembly Note
Bearing
Remove the shaft and bearing with the SST and
press.
Caution
Hold the shaft and the bearing by hand does
not drop.
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Assembly Note
Bearing
1. Install the shaft and a new bearing with.the SST
and press.
2. Install new oil seals.
3. Install a new clip.
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