Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 715

47.0—59.0
{4.80—6.01,
34.7—43.5}
SST
43.1—58.8
{4.40—5.99,
31.8—43.3}
3
.
1 Tie-rod end ball joint
(See 02-13-10 FRONT CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2 Stabilizer control link (lower side)
3 Lower arm ball joint
Joint Shaft Removal Note
1. Separate the right side drive shaft from the joint
shaft by tapping on a brass bar inserted between
them.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Pull the joint shaft straight out.
Caution
• The sharp edges of the joint shaft can
slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful
when removing the joint shaft from the
transaxle.
Clip Installation Note
1. Install a new clip onto the joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does
not exceed the specification on installation.
DRIVE SHAFT
R
A
A
42.3—60.1
{4.32—6.12,
31.2—44.3}
19—27
{1.93—2.75, 14.1—19.9}
4
5
R
4 Joint shaft
(See 03-13-5 Joint Shaft Removal Note)
5 Clip
(See 03-13-5 Clip Installation Note)
03-13
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
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03-13–5