Purpose, Function
Engine noise and vibration have been reduced due to adoption of a bell joint on the wheel side of the constant velocity joint.
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.
An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
Structural View

Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation
Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly/AssemblyRoom Straight Line Dimensions (1) [Dimensions]
Point symbol
Designation
Hole diameter or bolt or nut size mm {in}
A
Front pillar inner datum hole
?7 {0.3}
B
Front pillar inner datum hole
?7 {0.3}
C
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Parking/Front Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
Halogen Type
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Rotate the socket in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and
remove it from the front combination light in the direction of the arrow (2) shown
in the figure.
3. Remove the parking/front turn light bulb.
4. ...
Sae Standards
In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
standard names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below
lists the names and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to
now and their SAE equivalents.
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