{"id":9232,"date":"2017-06-11T23:58:04","date_gmt":"2017-06-11T23:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mazdaman.x10host.com\/sm352899\/"},"modified":"2017-06-11T23:58:04","modified_gmt":"2017-06-11T23:58:04","slug":"sm352899","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/sm352899\/","title":{"rendered":"REAR DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY\/ASSEMBLY [MT]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"node node SERVICE_MANUALS\">\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"textleft\">\n<div class=\"attr CONTENT c2\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n          <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"style.css\" media=\"screen\"><a class=\"prevPage\" href=\"SM352898\">&lt; Previous<\/a> <a class=\"nextPage\" href=\"SM352900\">Next &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2016 &#8211; MX-5 &#8211; DriveLine\/Axle<\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"id0313001451x6\" id=\"id0313001451x6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>REAR DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY\/ASSEMBLY [MT]<\/h3>\n<p><a name=\"id0313001451x601\" id=\"id0313001451x601\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Differential Side<\/h4>\n<p>            1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p>            2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005603.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005603.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"@colsep\" bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\" frame=\"box\" rules=\"all\">\n<tbody valign=\"\" cellspacing=\"1\" rowspan=\"\">\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Boot band (differential side)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x602\">Boot band (differential side) disassembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x609\">Boot band (differential side) assembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Outer ring<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x603\">Outer ring disassembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x608\">Outer ring assembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Snap ring<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x604\">Snap ring, tripod joint disassembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x607\">Tripod joint, snap ring assembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Tripod joint<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x604\">Snap ring, tripod joint disassembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x607\">Tripod joint, snap ring assembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Boot (differential side)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x605\">Boot (differential side) disassembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x606\">Boot (differential side) assembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n          <a name=\"id0313001451x602\" id=\"id0313001451x602\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Boot band (differential side) disassembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Using a flat chisel and hammer, lightly tap the lever of the boot band to disconnect the lock clip.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004758.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004758.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            2. Remove the boot band using pliers.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AAXJJW00013154.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AAXJJW00013154.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>          <a name=\"id0313001451x603\" id=\"id0313001451x603\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Outer ring disassembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Place alignment marks on the shaft and outer ring.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>To prevent damage to parts, do not use a punch or similar tool to place alignment marks. Use paint.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004759.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004759.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            2. Secure the shaft in a vise.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AATJJW00009762.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AATJJW00009762.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            3. Lightly tap the outer ring evenly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, and remove the outer ring from the shaft.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>When tapping the outer ring lightly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, be careful not to scratch the roller area so as to prevent damage to the part.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004760.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004760.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            4. Wipe off grease on the outer ring using a rag.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id0313001451x604\" id=\"id0313001451x604\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Snap ring, tripod joint disassembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Place alignment marks on the shaft and tripod joint.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>To prevent damage to parts, do not use a punch or similar tool to place alignment marks. Use paint.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004761.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004761.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            2. Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ATSTJW00000054.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ATSTJW00000054.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            3. Remove the tripod joint from the shaft.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>When tapping the outer ring lightly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, be careful not to scratch the roller area so as to prevent damage to the part.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>If the tripod joint cannot be removed from the shaft, lightly tap the tripod joint evenly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, and remove the tripod joint from the shaft.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            4. Wipe off grease on the shaft and tripod joint using a rag.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id0313001451x605\" id=\"id0313001451x605\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Boot (differential side) disassembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Wrap vinyl tape around the spline area of the shaft to prevent damage to the boot.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004762.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004762.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            2. Remove the boot (differential side).<\/p>\n<p>            3. Wipe off grease on the boot (differential side) using a rag.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id0313001451x606\" id=\"id0313001451x606\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Boot (differential side) assembly note<\/h5>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>The boot shapes on the wheel side and the differential side are different. Do not assemble the wrong boot by mistake.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            1. Insert the shaft through the boot (differential side) with vinyl tape left wrapped around the spline area of the shaft.<\/p>\n<p>            2. Remove the vinyl tape wrapped around the spline of the shaft.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id0313001451x607\" id=\"id0313001451x607\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Tripod joint, snap ring assembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Assemble the tripod joint with the shaft and tripod joint alignment marks aligned.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>When tapping the outer ring lightly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, be careful not to scratch the roller area so as to prevent damage to the part.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>If the tripod joint cannot be assembled to the shaft, lightly tap the tripod joint evenly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, and assemble the tripod joint to the shaft.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004761.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004761.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            2. Assemble a new snap ring using snap ring pliers.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ATSTJW00000054.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ATSTJW00000054.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            3. Verify that the snap ring is assembled correctly in the groove of the shaft.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id0313001451x608\" id=\"id0313001451x608\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Outer ring assembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Apply the specified grease to the outer ring and boot (differential side).<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Apply the grease from the tube. Do not touch the grease directly with your hand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n                <b>Grease amount<\/b><\/p>\n<li>\n<p>90???110 g {3.2???3.8 oz}<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            2. Secure the outer ring in the vise.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AAXJJW00013191.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AAXJJW00013191.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            3. After aligning the shaft and outer ring alignment marks, lightly tap the tripod joint area evenly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, and insert the outer ring little by little while maintaining the shaft perpendicular.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>When tapping the outer ring lightly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, be careful not to scratch the roller area so as to prevent damage to the part.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Be careful that dust and dirt do not get on the inside of the outer ring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004765.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004765.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            4. Assemble the boot (differential side) to the outer ring.<\/p>\n<p>            5. Set the rear drive shaft to the standard length. <b>Rear drive shaft (tripod joint) total length (standard)<\/b><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"@colsep\" bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\" frame=\"box\" rules=\"all\">\n<tbody valign=\"\" cellspacing=\"1\" rowspan=\"\">\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p>Total length (standard)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>LH<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>789.1???799.1 mm {31.07???31.46 in}<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>RH<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>811.1???821.1 mm {31.94???32.32 in}<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>            6. Release any trapped air from the boot by carefully lifting up the small end of the boot with a screwdriver wrapped in a clean rag.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Do not damage the boot. Verify that there is no grease leakage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If the boot is deformed, it may not be possible to perform the full-length adjustment of the shaft.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AATJJW00009777.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AATJJW00009777.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            7. Verify that the rear drive shaft length is within the standard when the inside of the boot is at atmospheric pressure.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>If not within the standard, repeat from Step 5.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>          <a name=\"id0313001451x609\" id=\"id0313001451x609\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Boot band (differential side) assembly note<\/h5>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">WARNING:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Your hands could be injured while assembling the boot band. Therefore always wear gloves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            1. Apply rust prevention oil to the inside of the boot band.<\/p>\n<p>            2. Lock the boot band against rotation using an appropriate tool as shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004766.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004766.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            3. Using a pair of pliers, grip the lever at the base (fulcrum point) and rotate it in the direction of the arrow.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Do not put the boot band back to its original position after bending it using pliers because it will damage the boot band.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004767.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004767.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            4. Hold the bent lever using a hand and secure it temporarily by pinching the lock clip using pliers.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>If the lever springs back, press it back in no more 3 times to prevent damage to the boot band.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004768.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004768.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            5. Lightly press the lock clip using a hammer so that the clearance of the lock clip is <b>1 mm {0.04 in} or less<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004769.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004769.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>If there is any malfunction, replace with a new band.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            6. Verify that the clearance between the boot band and boot band lever is <b>1 mm {0.04 in} or less<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004770.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004770.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>If there is any malfunction, replace with a new band.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            7. After assembling the boot band, perform the following verification.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>The boot band does not protrude from the band assembly area.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The lever is not deformed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The boot and boot band are not damaged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The boot is not damaged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>          <a name=\"id0313001451x610\" id=\"id0313001451x610\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Wheel Side<\/h4>\n<p>            1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p>            2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005604.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005604.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"@colsep\" bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\" frame=\"box\" rules=\"all\">\n<tbody valign=\"\" cellspacing=\"1\" rowspan=\"\">\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Boot band (wheel side)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x611\">Boot band (wheel side) disassembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x616\">Boot band (wheel side) assembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Ball joint<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x612\">Ball joint disassembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x615\">Clip, ball joint assembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Clip<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x615\">Clip, ball joint assembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Boot (wheel side)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x613\">Boot (wheel side) disassembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"\"#id0313001451x614\">Boot (wheel side) assembly note<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n          <a name=\"id0313001451x611\" id=\"id0313001451x611\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Boot band (wheel side) disassembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Remove the boot band using end clamp pliers.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AATJJW00009768.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AATJJW00009768.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>          <a name=\"id0313001451x612\" id=\"id0313001451x612\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ball joint disassembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Secure the rear drive shaft in a vise.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005605.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005605.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            2. Lightly tap the ball joint evenly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, and remove the ball joint from the rear drive shaft.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>When tapping the ball joint lightly using a hammer and urethane bar or equivalent, be careful not to scratch the ball area so as to prevent damage to the part.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005606.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005606.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            3. Wipe off grease on the ball joint using a cloth.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id0313001451x613\" id=\"id0313001451x613\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Boot (wheel side) disassembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Wrap vinyl tape around the spline area of the shaft to prevent damage to the boot.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004762.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004762.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            2. Remove the boot (wheel side).<\/p>\n<p>            3. Wipe off grease on the boot (wheel side) and ball joint using a rag.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id0313001451x614\" id=\"id0313001451x614\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Boot (wheel side) assembly note<\/h5>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>The boot shapes on the wheel side and the differential side are different. Do not assemble the wrong boot by mistake.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            1. Insert the shaft through the boot (wheel side) with the vinyl tape left wrapped around the spline area of the shaft.<\/p>\n<p>            2. Apply the specified grease to the ball joint and boot (wheel side).<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Apply the grease from the tube. Do not touch the grease directly with your hand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n                <b>Grease amount<\/b><\/p>\n<li>\n<p>55???75 g {2.0???2.6 oz}<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>          <a name=\"id0313001451x615\" id=\"id0313001451x615\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Clip, ball joint assembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Secure the rear drive shaft in a vise.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005607.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005607.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            2. Install a new clip to the clip groove at the end of the rear drive shaft with the clip opening facing upward.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005608.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005608.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            3. Assemble the ball joint to the rear drive shaft to the position shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005609.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005609.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            4. While pressing the ball joint in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, compress the clip opening using pincers and insert the clip between the rear drive shaft and ball joint.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005610.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005610.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            5. Lightly tap the ball joint using a copper hammer and assemble the ball joint to the rear drive shaft.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005611.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005611.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            6. Assemble the boot (wheel side) to the ball joint.<br \/>\n          <a name=\"id0313001451x616\" id=\"id0313001451x616\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Boot band (wheel side) assembly note<\/h5>\n<p>            1. Adjust opening A of the <b>SST<\/b> to the standard by rotating the adjustment bolt.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004763.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00004763.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n                <b>Standard A<\/b><\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Approx. 4.6 mm {0.18 in}<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            2. Crimp the boot band using the <b>SST<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Large diameter side<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ATSTJW00000047.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ATSTJW00000047.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Small diameter side<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ATSTJW00000048.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ATSTJW00000048.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            3. Verify that crimp B of the boot band is within the standard.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ATSTJW00000049.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ATSTJW00000049.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n                <b>Standard B<\/b><\/p>\n<li>\n<p>1.2???4.0 mm {0.05???0.15 in}<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>If crimp B exceeds the standard, decrease opening A of the <b>SST<\/b> and crimp the boot band again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If crimp B is less than the standard, increase opening A of the <b>SST<\/b> and crimp a new boot band.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            4. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the band assembly area.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>If the boot band protrudes from the assembly area, replace it with a new one and repeat Steps 1 to 3.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>          <a class=\"prevPage\" href=\"SM352898\">&lt; Previous<\/a> <a class=\"nextPage\" href=\"SM352900\">Next &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"right\">\n            <a href=\"\"#\">Back to Top<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n            <em>\u00a9 2014 Mazda North American Operations, U.S.A.<\/em>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt; Previous Next &gt; 2016 &#8211; MX-5 &#8211; DriveLine\/Axle REAR DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY\/ASSEMBLY [MT] Differential Side 1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure. 2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. 1 Boot band (differential side) (See Boot band (differential side) assembly note.) 2 Outer ring (See Outer ring assembly note.) 3 Snap ring (See Tripod joint, snap ring assembly note.) 4 Tripod joint (See Tripod joint, snap ring assembly note.) 5 Boot [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9232","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9232"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9232\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}