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DRIVE SHAFT (MZR-CD (RF Turbo)) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

BME031325500205

  Caution

  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

1. Drain the transaxle oil.

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1 | Locknut
2 | Stabilizer control link nut
3 | Tie-rod end ball joint (See Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note.)
4 | Lower arm ball joint (See Lower Arm Ball Joint Removal Note.)
5 | Drive shaft (See Drive Shaft Removal Note.) (See Drive Shaft Installation Note.)
6 | Clip (drive shaft (left side)) (See Clip (Drive Shaft (Left Side)) Installation Note.)
7 | Clip (joint shaft) (See Clip Installation Note.)

## Drive Shaft Removal Note

1. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.

2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.

3. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

  Caution

  • The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.

4. Separate the left side drive shaft from the transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the figure.

5. Disengage the right side drive shaft from the joint shaft by tapping on the differential side outer ring using a bar.

  Caution

  • Protect the water pipes using a rag when hammering the outer ring (differential side).

6. Remove the drive shaft being careful not to damage the oil seal by shaft spline.

## Clip (Drive Shaft (Left Side)) Installation Note

1. Install a new clip on the drive shaft (left side)with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does not exceed the specification on installation.

2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat Steps 1-2 using a new clip.

Outer diameter

  31.2-33.2 mm {1.23-1.30 in}

## Drive Shaft Installation Note

### Left Side

  Caution

  • The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the drive on the transaxle.

1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.

2. Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.

3. Push the drive shaft into the transaxle.

4. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.

### Right Side

1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.

2. Insert the drive shaft into the joint shaft.

3. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.