Mazdaspeed6 L4-2.3L Turbo (2006)
1. Align the alignment marks on the propeller shaft and yoke, and assemble.
Tightening Torque 157 - 177 Nm (16.1 - 18.0 kgf-m, 115.8 - 130.5 ft. lbs.)
Bearing Cup, Snap Ring Assembly Note
1. Set the new spider on the yoke and assemble a new bearing cup until the snap ring groove can be seen.
2. Assemble the opposite side by following the same procedure.
3. Insert the bearing cup and adjust it so that the snap ring groove has the largest width and both sides have the same groove width.
Caution:
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Use snap rings with the same thickness on both sides.
4. Measure the bearing cup groove width and install a new snap ring of the proper size.
Snap ring thickness 1.45 mm (0.0571 inch), 1.48 mm (0.0583 inch), 1.51 mm 10.0594 inch), 1.54 mm (0.0606 inch), 1.57 mm (0.0618 inch),
1.60 mm (0.0630 inch), 1.63 mm (0.0642 inch)
5. Lightly tap the yoke using a copper hammer and press the snap ring to the yoke.
6. Verify that the spider has no excessive play.
7. Align the propeller shaft and yoke with the alignment mark and install.
8. Assemble the bearing cup and snap ring by following Steps 1-6.
9. Lightly tap the universal joint outer edge using a plastic hammer to adjust the component to the proper position.
