Mazda Protege 5. Manual - part 196

DRIVE SHAFT 

03–13–8

Joint Shaft Assembly Note

1. Assemble the joint shaft using a press and the 

SSTs

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DRIVE SHAFT PRE-INSPECTION

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1. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, 

damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the 
boot band.

2. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and 

wear in the joint or splines.

•

Repair or replace the drive shaft or boot/band 
as necessary.

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DRIVE SHAFT 

03–13–9

03–13

DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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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 servicing the vehicle.

1. Drain the transaxle oil.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Drive Shaft Removal Note

1. Remove the clinch bolt and nut.
2. Wrap a rag around the ball joint dust boot.
3. Pry the lower arm out of the knuckle.
4. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the 

nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.

5. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the 

drive shaft from the front wheel hub.

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1

Locknut

2

Tie-rod end

3

Lower arm ball joint

4

Drive shaft
(See 03–13–9 Drive Shaft Removal Note)
(See 03–13–11 Drive Shaft Installation Note)

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DRIVE SHAFT 

03–13–10

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Separate the right side drive shaft from the joint 

shaft by hammering on a bar inserted between 
them.

9. Install the SST into the transaxle to hold the side 

gears after drive shaft is removed.

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DRIVE SHAFT 

03–13–11

03–13

Drive Shaft Installation Note
(Left side)

1. Install a new clip onto the drive shaft 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.

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If it exceeds the specification, repeat Steps 1—2 using a new clip.

Outer diameter specification

mm {in}

Caution

••••

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

••••

The oil seals are damaged easily if this 
procedure is not done correctly.

3. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
4. Apply ATF to the oil seal lip.

5. Push the drive shaft into the transaxle.
6. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring 

forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely 
held by the clip.

(Right side)

1. Install the joint shaft with the end-gap of a new clip facing upward.
2. Install the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
3. Push the drive shaft into the joint shaft.
4. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the 

clip.

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Engine

Outer diameter

ZM (MTX)

27.2 {1.03}

ZM (ATX)

29.2 {1.15}

FS (MTX)

30.5 {1.20}

FS (ATX)

29.2 {1.15}

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