boot MAZDA 626 1987 Owner's Manual

9 DRIVESHAFT
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DRIVESHAFT
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Boot
Check the boots on the driveshaft for cracks, dam-
age, grease leakage or loose boot bands. Replace
if necessary.
Spline Looseness
Turn the driveshaft by hand and check that the spline
and joint are not excessively loose.
Replace if necessary.
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Twisted or Cracked
Check that the driveshaft is not twisted or cracked.
Replace if necessary.
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Driveshaft
Disconnect the driveshaft from the transaxle with a
prybar.
Note
Do not damage the boot or the oil seal.
Joint shaft
As shown in the figure, insert a pry bar between the
driveshaft and the joint shaft and tap on the bar to
uncouple them.
Front wheel hub
Use the SST to push the shaft out if it is stuck in the
front wheel hub.
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Differential
Install the SST to hold the side gear after removing
the driveshaft.
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DRIVESHAFT 9
[MTX]
DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure referring to the disassembly note for specially marked
parts.
Note
a) Clamp the shaft in a vice. Use protectors in the vice to avoid damage.
b)Do not allow dirt or foreign matter in the joint during disassembly or assembly.
c) Do not disassemble the ball-joint at the wheel side. Do not wipe the grease off if there
is no problem.
d)Do not remove the clip used to secure the outer ring to the ball-joint at the differential
side if there is no problem.
If the clip is removed, replace it with a new one.
1. Boot band
2. Clip
3. Outer ring
4. Snap ring
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5. Ball joint
6. Boot band
7. Boot
8. Clip
9. Sensor rotor (Refer to Section 11)
Clip
1. Make matching marks on the driveshaft and out-
er ring for proper reassembly.
Note
Mark with paint, do not use a punch.
2. Remove the clip.
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Snap ring
1. Make matching marks on the driveshaft end and
inner ring.
2. Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers.
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Bails, inner ring and cage
1. Make matching marks on the inner ring and cage.
Note
Mark with paint, do not use a punch.
2. Turn the cage approximately 30°, then pull it away
from the inner ring.
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Tape
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Boot
1. Wrap the shaft splines with tape.
2. Remove the boot.
INSPECTION
Wash the parts. Check and replace all damaged
parts.
1. Twisted, bent, or damaged shaft.
2. Worn or scored splines.
3. Worn, rusted, or damaged outer ring.
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DRIVESHAFT 9
ASSEMBLY
Boot
Wrap the shaft splines with tape before installing the
boot.
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Wheel side
Note
a) The wheel side arid differential side boots
are different as shown in the figure.
b) Fill the inside of the ball joint with the speci-
fied grease included in the kit.
c) Securely fit the boot to the shaft and the
outer race boot grooves.
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Balls, inner ring and cage
1. Align the matching marks and install the balls.
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2. Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the joint.
Note
Do not use other than specified grease.
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9 DRIVESHAFT
Boot Band
Tighten the boot band.
Note a) Use a new band.
b) Fold the band in the direction opposite the
forward rotation of the driveshaft.
1. Fold the band back by pulling on the end of the
band.
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2. Bend the locking clip to lock the end of the band.
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DRIVESHAFT 9
[ATX]
DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure referring to the disassembly note for the specially
marked parts.
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1. Boot band 6. Boot band 9. Clip
2. Tripod joint assembly 7. Boot 10. Sensor rotor (Refer to Sec-
3. Boot band 8. Shaft and ball-joint as- tion 11)
4. Boot sembly
5. Boot band
Disassembly Note
Tripod joint assembly
1. Remove the snap ring using snap ring pliers, then
remove the tripod joint bearing.
2. Disassemble the joint shaft assembly.
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9 DRIVESHAFT
INSPECTION
Check and replace any faulty parts.
1. Twisted, bent, or damaged shaft.
2. Wear or scoring of splines.
3. Wear, excessive looseness, seizure, rust, or dam-
age of bearing.
4. Checking, damage, or deterioration of boots.
5. Excessive play or heat damage of joint shaft
bearing.
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Wheel side Differential side
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ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, refer-
ring to assembly note.
Assembly Note
Note
a) The wheel side and differential side boots
are different as shown in the figure.
b) Fill the inside of the ball joint with the speci-
fied grease included in the kit.
c) Securely fit the boot to the shaft and the
outer race boot grooves.
Tripod joint
Install the snap ring to the joint.
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Clip
Install a new clip.
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10
STEERING SYSTEM
OUTLINE 10— 2
STRUCTURAL VIEW 10— 2 SPECIFICATIONS 10— 6
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10— 7
MANUAL STEERING 10— 7
POWER STEERING 10— 8
4WS 10— 9
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 10— 10
STEERING WHEEL PLAY 10— 10
LOOSENESS OR PLAY OF THE
STEERING WHEEL 10— 10
STEERING WHEEL EFFORT 10— 10
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL 1 fl-11
LOOSE OR DAMAGED
OIL PUMP BELT IC— 12
REAR STEERING GEAR OIL 10— 12 LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING
FLUID 10— 13
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT. 10— 15
BLEEDING OF POWER STEERING
SYSTEM 10— 15
POWER STEERING PRESSURE ... 10— 16
TIE-ROD END BOOTS 10— 18
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .. 10— 18
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN 10— 21
STRUCTURAL VIEW 10— 21
REMOVAL 10— 22
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY.. 10— 24
INSPECTION 10— 25
INSTALLATION 1 fl-27
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE .. IC— 28
STRUCTURAL VIEW 10— 28
REMOVAL 10— 29
INSTALLATION 10— 30
4-WHEEL STEERING GEAR AND
LINKAGE 10— 31
STRUCTURAL VIEW 10— 31 4WS PERFORMANCE INSPECTION 10— 32
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
ANGLE TRASFER SHAFT 10— 35
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .. 10— 37
INSPECTION 10— 44
MANUAL STEERING 10— 48
DISASSEMBLY 10— 48
INSPECTION 10— 51
ASSEMBLY 10— 52
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER
STEERING 10— 58
DISASSEMBLY 10— 58
INSPECTION 10— 62
ASSEMBLY 10— 64
ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING 10— 75
DISASSEMBLY 10— 75
INSPECTION 10— 78
ASSEMBLY 10— 79
OIL PUMP 10— 83
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .. 10— 83
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF
ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED
POWER STEERING 10— 87
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 10— 87
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10— 87
TROUBLESHOOTING 10— 87
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF
4 WHEEL STEERING 10— 94
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 10— 94
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10— 95
TROUBLESHOOTING 10— 95
4WS WARNING LIGHT 10—102
SPEED SENSOR (IN METER) 10—103
SPEED SENSOR (AT TRANSAXLE) 10—103
REAR-TO-FRONT STEERING
RATIO SENSOR 10—103
OIL LEVEL SWITCH
(IN P/S RESERVOIR) 10—103
RELAY AND TIMER 10—104 76G10X-001

1 0 TIE-ROD END BOOT
TIE-ROD END BOOT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure, referring to the removal note for specially marked parts.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to the installation note for specially marked parts.
4. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque, referring to the figure.
Front
69—9S N m (7.0—10.0 m-kg, 51—72 ft-lb}
29—44 N-m (3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22—33 ft-lb)
88—118 N-m (9.0—12.0 m-kg, 65—87 ft-lb)
1. Lug nuts
2. Wheel
3. Tie-rod end
4. Nut
5. Boot
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Rear (4WS)
69—98 N-m (7.0—10.0 m-kg, 51—72 ft-lb)
29—44 N m (3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22-33 ft-lb)
88—118 N-m (9.0—12.0 m-kg, S5—87 ft-lb)
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1. Lug nuts
2. Wheel
3. Tie-rod end
4. Nut
5. Boot
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