Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Rear Drive Shaft
Purpose, Function
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Engine noise and vibration have been reduced due to adoption of a bell joint on the wheel side of the constant velocity joint.
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A low noise and vibration double offset joint with low slide resistance has been adopted for the differential side of the constant velocity joint. Due to this booming resonance at high speed is reduced.
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An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
Structural View
Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the constant velocity joint is bent during propeller shaft removal/installation
or transportation after servicing, the constant velocity joint boot may contact
the metallic c ...
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Boot band (differential side)
(See Boot Band (Differential Sid ...
Other materials:
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness
if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect
the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring ...
Roof Molding Removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure.
2. Rotate a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow in
the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure and remove the roof molding from the front
T-stud.
3. Rotate the roof molding in th ...
Tie Rod End Replacement
1. Remove the snap pin.
2. Loosen the tie-rod end locknut.
3. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.
4. Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
5. Place alignment marks as shown in the figure for proper installation.
6. Remove the tie-rod end.
7. Align th ...
