Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

DRIVESHAFT

M-19prose procedure
Continued from M-18

Disassembly note

Boot bands

To remove the boot bands, pry up the locking clip with a screwdriver, then raise the end of the band.

Clip

Clip

  1. 1
    Mark the driveshaft and outer ring for proper reassembly.
    Driveshaft outer ring with paint MARKS indicated by an arrow, showing reference marks for proper reassembly alignment.
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  2. 2
    Remove the clip.

Snap ring

Snap ring

  1. 1
    Mark the driveshaft end and inner ring.
    Hands using snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring from the driveshaft inner ring. MARKS label indicates reference marking location.
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  2. 2
    Remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers.

Cage, inner ring, and balls

Disassemble in the following order:

Cage, inner ring, and balls

  1. 1
    Insert a screwdriver between the inner ring and cage to remove the balls.
    Hands holding the cage assembly while inserting a screwdriver between the inner ring and cage to remove the balls.
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  2. 2
    Mark the inner ring and cage.
    Mark with paint; do not use a punch.
    Hands rotating the cage approximately 30 degrees relative to the inner ring, with a 30 degree angle indicator shown at top of figure.
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  3. 3
    Turn the cage approximately 30°, then pull it away from the inner ring.
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