Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 730

REAR 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 (wheel side) and fix it to an
appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being
serviced.
1. Drain the rear differential oil into a container. (See 03-14-2 DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installation, add the specified rear differential oil. (See 03-14-2 DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)
5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See 02-11-4 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
.
1 Trailing link, knuckle component
(See 02-14-15 TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION[AWD])
Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note
1. Disengage the rear drive shaft using the SSTs.
Note
• Be careful not to damage the rear differential
oil seal.
03-13–20
2007 Mazda CX-7 Workshop Manual (1871–1U–06B)
DRIVE SHAFT
3
R
1
75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}
2
SST
97.7—132.3
75.5—102
{10.0—13.4,
{7.70—10.4,
72.1—97.5}
55.7—75.2}
2 Rear drive shaft
(See 03-13-20 Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note)
3 Clip
(See 03-13-21 Clip Installation Note)
49 B025 017
OR
+
49 B025 016
49 0223 630B
Revised 8/2006 (Ref. No. R087/06)
id031300800600
78.4—101.9
{8.0—10.3,
57.9—75.1}
75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}
R
235—275
{23.97—28.0,
174—202.}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
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49 B025 010
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