Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection
1. Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.

2. If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft..
Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force when inspecting.
1. Shift to neutral position and release the parking brake.
2. Rotate the rear wheel by hand and inspect the propeller shaft runout at the two locations shown in the figure.

If it exceeds the standard specification, replace the propeller shaft.
0.8 mm {0.031 in}
Propeller Shaft Inspection
Propeller Shaft Removal/InstallationShift Panel Removal/Installation
ATX
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Selector lever to neutral position.
3. Remove the front console box..
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the shift panel in the
direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching clips A, hook B.
5. D ...
Transmission/Transaxle SST
1: Mazda SST number
2: Global SST number
Example
1:49 UN30 3009
2:303-009
Crankshaft damper remover
Clutch [C66M-R]
1:49 E011 1A0
2: –
Ring gear brake set
1:49 SE01 310A
2: –
Clutch disc center ...
Front Console Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Decoration panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Front console box.
d. Shift panel.
e. Upper panel.
f. Rear console.
g. ...