Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 807

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.
CAUTION:
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.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 DRIVELINE/AXLES Drive Shaft - MX-5 Miata
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.