Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual, Page: 605 / 1282

DRIVE SHAFT
Tightening torque
43—61 N m {4.3—6.3 kgf m, 32— 45 ft lbf}
> ' W 6 U 3 1 3 W A 4
CLIP
W 6 U 3 1 3 W A 6
Joint Shaft Installation Note
1. Install the joint shaft with the end-gap of a new
clip facing upward.
2. Hand tighten the A bolts.
3. Tighten the A, B bolts to the specified torque.
KL ENGINE FS ENGINE
Clip Installation Note
• Install the new clip with the opening facing
upward.
CLIP
Joint Shaft Removal Note
• Install the SST into the transaxle to hold the side
gears after the joint shaft is removed.
Right Drive Shaft and Axle Installation Note
1. Push the drive shaft into the joint shaft.
2. After installation, pull the front hub outward to
verify that the drive shaft is securely held by the
clip.
W 6 U 3 1 3 W A 5
JOINT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
W 6 U 3 1 3 W 0 3
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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OPENING
7.9— 10.7 N-m {80— 110 kgf cm, 69.5—95.4 In lb f}
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0 3 -1 3 -3