Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

PROPELLER SHAFT

L-4prose procedure
Continued from L-3

Removal Note - Propeller shaft (continued)

  1. 2
    When the propeller shaft is removed from the extension housing, immediately install the SST to prevent oil leakage.
    Underside view of the transmission extension housing showing the SST 49 0259 440 (Holder, main shaft) installed in the extension housing to prevent oil leakage after propeller shaft removal.
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INSPECTION

Propeller shaft

Propeller shaft inspection

  1. 1
    Measure the propeller shaft runout with a dial indicator. Replace the propeller shaft if runout is excessive.
    Maximum runout: 0.4mm (0.016 in)
    Illustration of the propeller shaft mounted between supports with a dial indicator being applied to its midsection by a hand for runout measurement.
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  2. 2
    Move the universal joints in the directions shown, and check for universal joint looseness. If there is looseness, replace the propeller shaft.
    Close-up showing two hands gripping the propeller shaft yokes and moving the universal joints in perpendicular directions (curved arrows indicate motion) to check for joint looseness.
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  3. 3
    Check operation of the universal joint. If the universal joint has excessive resistance, replace the propeller shaft.
Maximum runoutPropeller shaft runout limit
0.4mm (0.016 in)

Installation Note

Installation Note - Propeller shaft

  1. 1
    Align the marks, and install the propeller shaft.
    Tightening torque: 27—30 N·m (2.8—3.1 m-kg, 20—22 ft-lb)
    View under the vehicle showing the propeller shaft being aligned with the differential pinion flange with the alignment marks matched, and a hand holding it during installation.
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  2. 2
    Check that there is no abnormal noise or vibration when driving the vehicle. If noise or vibration occurs from the propeller shaft, replace the propeller shaft.
    Three-quarter front-side view illustration of the MX-5 / Miata roadster with the underbody propeller shaft / drivetrain shown semi-transparently underneath, illustrating the test drive verification step.
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Tightening torque (propeller shaft installation)Propeller shaft flange bolts
27 - 30N·m
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