Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 622

9
DRIVESHAFT
'Tape
Differential side Wheel side
INSPECTION (Turbo)
Wash the disassembled parts, check and replace all
damaged parts.
Inspect for:
1. Twisted, bent or damaged shaft.
2. Worn or scored splines.
3. Worn, rusted or damaged ball joint.
4. Excessive looseness, seizure or rust in the ball joint.
5. Inspect the boots for cracks, damage or deterio-
ration.
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ASSEMBLY (Turbo)
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly and
note the following:
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Note
install dynamic damper on right hand side
drlveshaft before assembling jolnt to
drlveshaft.
Ball Joint
1. Apply the specified grease (molybdenum disulfide)
to the joint. Do not use any other type of grease.
Note
The color of thls grease Is black, and It Is sup-
plied in the boot kit and joint kit.
2. Before putting the boot onto the shaft, put tape on
the shaft splines.
3. The shape of the ball joint boots at the wheel side
and the differential side differ, so be careful not to
install incorrectly.
mm (in)
@ @I
Non-Turbo 63.6 (3.29)
90.4 (3.56)
Turbo 95.5 (3.76) 92.4 (3.64)
4. Fill the ball joint ,at the wheel side with the same
amount of specified grease that had been wiped
Off.
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