1987 MAZDA 626 boot

REMOVAL 7B
12. Remove the front wheels.
13. Remove the splash shields.
14. Drain the ATF.
15. Disconnect the oil cooler outlet and inlet hoses.
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16. Disconnect the tie-rod ends with the SST.
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17. Remove the stabilizer bar control links.
18. Remove the bolts and nuts at the left and right low-
er arm ball joints.
19. Pull the lower arms downward to separate them
from the knuckles.
Caution
Do not damage the ball joint dust boots.
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20. Separate the left driveshaft from the transaxle by
prying with a bar inserted between the shaft and
the case.
Caution
Do not damage the oil seal.
21. Remove the joint shaft bracket.
22. Separate the right driveshaft together with the joint
shaft in the same manner.
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7C REMOVAL
14. Disconnect the tie-rod ends with the SST.
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15. Remove the stabilizer bar control links.
16. Remove the bolts and nuts at the left and right low-
er arm ball joints.
17. Pull the lower arms downward to separate them
from the knuckles.
Caution
Do not damage the ball joint dust boots.
18. Separate the left driveshaft from the transaxle by
prying with a bar inserted between the shaft and
the case.
Caution
Do not damage the oil seal.
19. Remove the joint shaft bracket.
20. Separate the right driveshaft together with the joint
shaft in the same manner.
21. Install the SST into the differential side gears.
Caution
Failure to install the SST may allow the
differential side gears to become misaligned.
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9 OUTLINE
OUTLINE
STRUCTURAL VIEW
Driveshaft (MTX)
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1. Lock nut
2. Shaft and ball joint as-
sembly
3. Boot
4. Boot band
5. Ball joint assembly
(differential side)
6. Snap ring
7. Clip
8. Clip
9. Joint shaft assembly
10. Reamer bolt
11. Bracket mounting bolt
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OUTLINE 9
Driveshaft (ATX)
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1. Lock nut
2. Shaft and ball joint as-
sembly
3. Boot
4. Boot band
5. Tripod joint assembly
6. Clip
7. Joint shaft assembly
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9 DRIVESHAFT
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DRIVESHAFT
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Boot
Check the boots on the driveshaft for cracks, dam-
age, grease leakage or loose boot bands. Replace
if necessary.
Spline Looseness
Turn the driveshaft by hand and check that the spline
and joint are not excessively loose.
Replace if necessary.
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Twisted or Cracked
Check that the driveshaft is not twisted or cracked.
Replace if necessary.
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9 DRIVESHAFT
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Driveshaft
Disconnect the driveshaft from the transaxle with a
prybar.
Note
Do not damage the boot or the oil seal.
Joint shaft
As shown in the figure, insert a pry bar between the
driveshaft and the joint shaft and tap on the bar to
uncouple them.
Front wheel hub
Use the SST to push the shaft out if it is stuck in the
front wheel hub.
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Differential
Install the SST to hold the side gear after removing
the driveshaft.
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DRIVESHAFT 9
[MTX]
DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure referring to the disassembly note for specially marked
parts.
Note
a) Clamp the shaft in a vice. Use protectors in the vice to avoid damage.
b)Do not allow dirt or foreign matter in the joint during disassembly or assembly.
c) Do not disassemble the ball-joint at the wheel side. Do not wipe the grease off if there
is no problem.
d)Do not remove the clip used to secure the outer ring to the ball-joint at the differential
side if there is no problem.
If the clip is removed, replace it with a new one.
1. Boot band
2. Clip
3. Outer ring
4. Snap ring
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5. Ball joint
6. Boot band
7. Boot
8. Clip
9. Sensor rotor (Refer to Section 11)
Clip
1. Make matching marks on the driveshaft and out-
er ring for proper reassembly.
Note
Mark with paint, do not use a punch.
2. Remove the clip.
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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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