Genuine Mazda 323 Axle Shaft

Mazda 323 Axle Shaft Parts and Q&A

• Axle Shafts
  T005-27-270B
  Q: How to remove and install an axle shaft on Mazda 323?

  A:

  To unscrew the axle shaft, disconnect the cable in the negative terminal of the battery first but have the correct set of the activation code of any anti-theft system just in case. Parking brake, then loosen the lug nuts in the front wheel, unstake the axle shaft hub lock nut and lift the vehicle and remove the wheels. Prevent the hub turning by prying between the studs of a wheel with a piece of pry bar until the axle shaft hub lock nut is removed. Use the soft faced hammer or a brass punch and tap the end of the axle shaft to loosen it out of the splines of the hub, taking care not to force it through the hub and damage it. In case of being stuck, it may be required to remove the brake disc. The next step is to take off the engine splash shield(s), the nut bolt that attaches the stabilizer bar to the control arm, unscrew the tie-rod of the steering knuckle and the lower ball joint of the control arm. Unscrew the steering knuckle to disconnect the axle shaft with the hub, and hold the outer end to avoid damaging the inner CV Joint. Put under the transaxle a drain pan to collect the lubricant and loosen the inner CV joint of the transaxle by using a pry. To install, reverse the uninstall procedure, being sure to install a new clip on the inner CV joint, grease the splines, and wipe the transaxle oil seal with oil. Install a new hub lock nut and tighten it to the recommended torque, install the wheel and lug nuts then push the axle shaft sharply to seat the clip then check the level of transaxle lubricant (adding more as needed).