MX-5 Miata LS L4-1.8L DOHC (2001)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
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 (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Drive Shaft Removal Note
Note: If the drive shaft will not come out of the rear hub support easily, install a discarded nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end
of the drive shaft. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
1. Pull the rear hub support from the drive shaft.
2. Remove the drive shaft from the differential using a pry bar.
Drive Shaft Installation Note
