Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 624

9
DRIVESHAFT
After assembling the driveshaft, check the following
parts:
1. Make sure the joint parts move smoothly in the
direction indicated by the arrows.
2. Check for grease leaks or cracks in the boots.
DISASSEMBLY (Non-Turbo)
Disassemble in the order shown below.
Note
a) Clamp the shaft in a vice. Use wood in the vice to avoid damage.
b) Do not allow dust or torelgn matter to enter the joint during disassembly or assembly.
c) Do not disassemble the ball joint at the wheel side. Do not wipe off the grease it there
is no problem.
d) Do not remove the clip which Is used to secure the outer ring to the ball joint at the
differential side It there is no problem.
If the clip Is removed, replace It with a new one.
8wo9x-017
1. Boot band
2.
Clip
3. Outer ring
4. Snap ring
5. Tri-pod joint
6. Boot band
10. Boot
7.
Boot
11. Shaft and ball joint as-
8. Dynamic damper (right side
sembly
only)
12. Clip (for locking the ball
9. Boot band joint at the differential side
Clip
outer rrng)
Remove the boot and then remove the clip with pliers.
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