Fig. 5: Knocking Out Nut With Copper Hammer Lightly & Removing Rear Drive Shaft From
Wheel Hub
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3. Separate the rear drive shaft from the wheel hub.
4. Insert a tire lever or equivalent between the rear differential and differential side outer ring, and then
remove the rear drive shaft.
5. Pull the rear drive shaft to the outer side of the vehicle and disconnect it from the rear differential.
6. To hold the rear knuckle component, install the rear lateral link (upper) to the rear knuckle temporarily
after disconnecting the rear drive shaft.
CAUTION:
The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil
seal. Be careful not to damage the oil seal when removing the
drive shaft from the differential.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata
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