1. Inspect each connecting part for looseness.
Tighten or replace parts if necessary.
2. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band.

3. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joints or splines.
Repair or replace the drive shaft or boot band if necessary.
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly/Assembly
Rear Drive Shaft Removal/InstallationQuick Release (Fuel System) Connector
Purpose, Function
Serviceability has been improved by the easy disconnection/connection.
Construction
The following types of the quick release connectors are used.
U.S.A. and CANADA
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
Type A
An SST is not used with this type.
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Rear Map Light
Purpose
The rear map lights shine light at the center of the vehicle interior.
Function
The rear map lights illuminate when the interior light switch is in the ON
position or the map light switch is turned on.
The rear map lights illuminate according to the lock condit ...
Engine SST
1: Mazda SST number
2: Global SST number
Example
1:49 UN20 5072
2:205–072
Holder
1:–
2:AKS042808
Adapter
1: 49 UN20 5072
2: 205–072
Holder
1: 49 B011 105
2: –
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