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Mazda CX 7. Manual - part 183

 

 

DRIVE SHAFT 

03-13–19

03-13

2007 Mazda CX-7 Workshop Manual (1871–1U–06B)

Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly Note

1. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of 

the SST.

Clearance A

2.9 mm {0.11 in}

2. Crimp the wheel side small boot band using the 

SST. Verify that clearance B is within the 
specification.

• If clearance B is more than the specification, 

reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the 
boot again.

• If clearance B is less than the specification, 

replace the boot band, increase clearance A 
of the SST, and crimp the new boot.

Clearance B

2.4— 2.8 mm {0.095— 0.110 in}

3. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from 

the boot band installation area.

• If it does, replace the boot band and repeat Steps 2 and 3.

4. Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.
5. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST.

Clearance A

3.2 mm {0.13 in}

6. Crimp the wheel side big boot band using the SST.
7. Verify that clearance B is within the specification.

• If clearance B is more than the specification, reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the boot again.

• If clearance B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase clearance A of the SST and 

crimp the new boot.

Clearance B

2.4— 2.8 mm {0.095— 0.110 in}

8. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.

• If it does, replace the boot band and repeat Steps 7 and 8.

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WM: REAR DRIVE SHAFT

REAR DRIVE SHAFT PRE-INSPECTION

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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.

End Of Sie

A

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ADJUSTING BOLT

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B

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DRIVE SHAFT 

03-13–20

2007 Mazda CX-7 Workshop Manual (1871–1U–06B)

Revised 8/2006 (Ref. No. R087/06)

REAR 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 (wheel 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 rear differential oil into a container. (See 03-14-2 DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installation, add the specified rear differential oil. (See 03-14-2 DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)
5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See 02-11-4 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

.

Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note

1. Disengage the rear drive shaft using the SSTs.

Note

• Be careful not to damage the rear differential 

oil seal.

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

78.4—101.9
{8.0—10.3,
57.9—75.1}

97.7—132.3
{10.0—13.4,
72.1—97.5}

1

2

3

235—275
{23.97—28.0,
174—202.}

R

R

SST

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1

Trailing link, knuckle component
(See 02-14-15 TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION[AWD])

2

Rear drive shaft
(See 03-13-20 Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note)

3

Clip
(See 03-13-21 Clip Installation Note)

49 B025 010

+

49 B025 017

49 B025 016

49 0223 630B

OR

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DRIVE SHAFT 

03-13–21

03-13

Clip Installation Note

1. Install a new clip onto the joint 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. If it 

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

Clip outer diameter specification

 29.5 mm {1.16 in} max.

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

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1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

.

OUTER
DIAMETER

OPENING

CLIP

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R

R

R

R

R

R

GREASE

GREASE

7

4

3

1

1

10

6

9

9

8

5

2

2

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1

Boot band (wheel side)
(See 03-13-22 Boot Band (Wheel Side) 
Disassembly Note)
(See 03-13-25 Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly 
Note)

2

Boot band (differential side)
(See 03-13-22 Boot Band (Differential Side) 
Disassembly Note)
(See 03-13-24 Boot Band (Differential Side) 
Assembly Note)

3

Clip
(See 03-13-22 Clip Disassembly Note)
(See 03-13-24 Outer Ring, Clip Assembly Note)

4

Outer ring
(See 03-13-24 Outer Ring, Clip Assembly Note)

5

Snap ring
(See 03-13-22 Snap Ring Disassembly Note)
(See 03-13-23 Cage, Inner Ring, Balls, Snap Ring 
Assembly Note)

6

Balls
(See 03-13-23 Balls, Inner Ring, Cage Disassembly 
Note)
(See 03-13-23 Cage, Inner Ring, Balls, Snap Ring 
Assembly Note)

7

Inner Ring
(See 03-13-23 Balls, Inner Ring, Cage Disassembly 
Note)
(See 03-13-23 Cage, Inner Ring, Balls, Snap Ring 
Assembly Note)

8

Cage
(See 03-13-23 Balls, Inner Ring, Cage Disassembly 
Note)
(See 03-13-23 Cage, Inner Ring, Balls, Snap Ring 
Assembly Note)

9

Boot
(See 03-13-23 Boot Assembly Note)

10

Drive shaft, joint component

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DRIVE SHAFT 

03-13–22

Boot Band (Wheel Side) Disassembly Note

Note

• The boot band does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.

1. Remove the boot clamp with end clamp pliers as 

shown and discard the clamp.

Boot Band (Differential Side) Disassembly Note

1. Pry up the locking clips using a screwdriver.
2. Pull back the end of the band.

Clip Disassembly Note

1. Mark the drive shaft and outer ring for proper 

assembly.

Caution

• Mark with paint; do not use a punch.

2. Remove the clip.

Snap Ring Disassembly Note

1. Mark the drive shaft end and inner ring for proper 

reassembly.

Caution

• Mark with paint; do not use a punch.

2. Remove the snap ring using snap-ring pliers.

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MARK

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MARK

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