Mazda 3 connecting shaft repair

Assembly and disassembly of the intermediate shaft Mazda 3

The connecting shaft components are shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 1 Connecting shaft components: 1 - connecting shaft; 2 - bearing; 3 - dustproof seal (left); 4 - dustproof seal (right); 5 - Bracket

Disassembly

Fig. 2. Installing the connecting shaft in a vise

Before dismantling, place the connecting shaft in a vise (fig. 2)

Fig. 3. Removing the connecting shaft bearing

Using the special tools, remove the bearing and the right dust seal (fig. 3)

Assembly

Apply grease to the lip of the new seal.

Fig. 4 Fitting the new right dust seal

Install the new right dust seal using the special tools (fig. 4).

Fig. 5. Fitting the new connecting shaft bearing

Using the special tools, install the new bearing (fig. 5).

Apply grease to the lip of the new seal.

Fig. 6. Installing the New Left Dust Seal

Install the new left dust seal using the special tools (fig. 6)

Fig. 7. Connecting Shaft Assembly

Assemble the connecting shaft using a press and a special tool (fig. 7)