Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 722

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Caution
• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the
following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.
1. Remove the side cover and under cover.
2. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See 04-15-11 FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5
6
R
.
1 Locknut
(See 03-13-13 Locknut Removal Note.)
(See 03-13-14 Locknut Installation Note.)
2 Tie-rod end ball joint
(See 02-13-10 FRONT CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3 Front stabilizer control link (lower side)
03-13–12
DRIVE SHAFT
6
R
5
42.3—60.1
{4.32—6.12,
31.2—44.3}
4
5
6
R
4
43.1—58.8
{4.40—5.99,
31.8—43.3}
Front lower arm ball joint
Front drive shaft
(See 03-13-13 Front Drive Shaft Removal Note.)
(See 03-13-14 Front Drive Shaft Installation Note.)
Clip
(See 03-13-13 Clip Installation Note.)
id031300800300
47.0—59.0
{4.80—6.01,
34.7—43.5}
SST
R
235.2—274.4
{23.99—27.98,
173.5—202.3}
3
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
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