Mazda 1990 323 Workshop Manual Supplement page 483

PROPELLER SHAFT
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Inspection
Center propeller shaft
Caution
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Replace the center propeller shaft as an assembly
if runout is excessive.
1 I Measure the center propeller shaft runout with a dial in-
dicator I
Runout: 0.4mm (0.0157 in) max.
Assembly Note
Center bearing support assembly
1. Install the center bearing support assembly with the SST.
Nut
1. Align the marks on the center propeller shaft and yoke.
2. Install the nut.
Tightening torque:
157-177 N-m (16-18 m-kg, lf6--130 ft-lb)
Bearing cup
Caution
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Do not reuse the snap rings, bearing cups, or spider.
1. Apply lithium based grease to the roller bearings inside the
bearing cups.
2. Clamp the yoke in a vise.
3. Set the new spider into the yoke and tap in a bearing cup
using the spider to hold the rollers.
4. Slide the yoke to the opposite side and install the other bear-
ing cup.
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