mazda Workshop Repair Guides

Mazda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Axle Casing: Service and Repair
Front

REMOVAL 

1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Disconnect the front propeller shaft.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the caliper. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
5. Remove in the order shown in the illustration, referring to the following notes:

Tie-Rod End (1) 

1. Remove and discard the tie-rod end cotter pin.
2. Remove the nut.
3. Tap on the tie-rod end to remove it from the steering linkage.

Spring (4) 

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