Purpose, Function
A bell joint has been adopted for the wheel-side constant velocity joint, reducing vibration and noise.
A tripod joint have been adopted for the differential side constant velocity joint to reduce booming noise during high-speed driving and vibration when idling (ATX).
A low noise and vibration double offset joint with low slide resistance has been adopted for the differential side of the constant velocity joint (MTX). Due to this booming resonance at high speed is reduced.
An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
By integrating the drive shaft on the right side with the joint shaft, vibration and noise during driving which occurred from the previous spline connection construction has been reduced.
Structural View

Driveshafts
Front Drive Shaft (Double Offset Joint) Disassembly/AssemblyAccessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON.
Center, Rear
The accessory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
CAUTION
●To prevent accessory ...
Interior Equipment (View B)
1 Audio control switches
2 SRS air bags
3 Cruise control switches
4 Navigation system (if equipped)
5 Audio system
6 Hazard warning flasher switch
7 Climate control system
8 Glove compartment
9 Rear window defroster switch
10 Accessory socket
11 MT shift lever
12 AT shift lever ...
Front Fender Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light.
c. Front bumper slider.
d. Front over fender.
3. Remove bolts A and fasteners B.
4. Remove bolts C.
5. Remove the front fender panel.
6. Install in the reverse ...