DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.4 DI Turbo, MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6)]

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1.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2.  Install in the reverse order indicated in the table.

3.  Add the transaxle oil. (SeeTRANSAXLE OIL INSPECTION [B65M-R].)

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1
Nut (stabilizer control link upper side)
2
Bolt (brake hose bracket)
3
Tie-rod end
(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4
ABS wheel-speed sensor
(See ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Removal Note.)
(See ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Installation Note.)
5
Locknut
6
Front lower arm ball joint
7
Clip (ATX only)
8
Drive shaft
(See Drive Shaft Removal Note.)
(See Drive Shaft Installation Note.)
9
Clip
(See Clip Installation Note.)


ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Removal Note

1.  Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor installation bolt, then remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

2.  Remove the bolts and nuts shown in the figure, then disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber.

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3.  While pressing the tabs (2 locations) of the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness clip, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the shock absorber.

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4.  Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness grommet from the shock absorber.

5.  Move the ABS wheel-speed sensor to a place out of the way.

6.  Install the steering knuckle to the shock absorber, insert the bolts from the direction shown as follows, then tighten them to the specified torque.

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―  Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.
―  Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front.


Drive Shaft Removal Note

1.  Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.

2.  Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.

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3.  Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

4.  Separate the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle using the SST as shown in the figure.

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Caution
•  The sharp edges of the drive shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the drive shaft from the transaxle.
•  To prevent damaging the rib, make sure to press the projection of the SST against the boss of the transaxle.

5.  Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft by tapping the transaxle side outer ring with a brass bar and hammer.

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Clip Installation Note

1.  Install a new clip onto the drive shaft and joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does not exceed the specification on installation.

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Outer diameter
For drive shaft: 27.75 mm {1.093 in} or less
For joint shaft: 31.2 mm {1.23 in} or less


Drive Shaft Installation Note


LH side

1.  Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

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2.  Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.

3.  Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.

4.  Push the drive shaft into the transaxle.

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Caution
•  The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when installing the joint shaft to the transaxle.

5.  After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.


RH side

1.  Install a new clip to the joint shaft. (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.4 DI Turbo, MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6)].)

2.  Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).

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3.  Insert the drive shaft to the wheel hub.

4.  Insert the drive shaft to the joint shaft.

5.  After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely held by the clip.


ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Installation Note

1.  Install the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness grommet to the shock absorber as shown in the figure.

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2.  Install the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness clip to the shock absorber.

3.  Install the ABS wheel-speed sensor to the steering knuckle, then tighten the bolt (ABS wheel-speed sensor) to the specified torque.

4.  Verify that the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness is not twisted.