Need some help with removing driveshaft
#22
Got the driveshaft changed yesterday afternoon with only a few minor hangups.
The previous owner had a resonator put in right next to the driveshaft and it was really tight trying to get the old one out. I disconnected the exhaust near the front and was able to get it in there.
It made it easier to take the bracing out too. Only 8 bolts held it in. The bracing is made up of about 8 different pieces, but mazda welded them all together.
Didnt have any transmission fluid leak. I borrowed a cordless impact from work too, which made it easier.
The previous owner had a resonator put in right next to the driveshaft and it was really tight trying to get the old one out. I disconnected the exhaust near the front and was able to get it in there.
It made it easier to take the bracing out too. Only 8 bolts held it in. The bracing is made up of about 8 different pieces, but mazda welded them all together.
Didnt have any transmission fluid leak. I borrowed a cordless impact from work too, which made it easier.
#23
Did it fix your problem?
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#24
Sure did. I could move the ujoints on the old shaft up and down and it was squeaking and felt pretty rough. Hopefully the "new" used shaft will last a few years, im not sure how old it was.
Mazda wanted $700 for a new driveshaft which is crazy. I have seen carbon fiber driveshafts for other cars that cost that much.
Mazda wanted $700 for a new driveshaft which is crazy. I have seen carbon fiber driveshafts for other cars that cost that much.
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