Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Propeller Shaft On Vehicle Inspection
Joint Area Excessive Play Inspection
1. Shake the universal joint by hand and verify that there is no excessive play.
2. If there is any excessive play, replace the propeller shaft..
Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection
CAUTION:
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Do not rotate the propeller shaft using engine force when inspecting.
1. Shift to neutral position and release the parking brake.
2. Rotate the rear wheel by hand and inspect the propeller shaft runout at the two locations shown in the figure.
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If it exceeds the standard specification, replace the propeller shaft.
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Standard propeller shaft runout (on-vehicle)
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0.8 mm {0.031 in}
Propeller Shaft Inspection
1. Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a
single component.
Propeller shaft m ...
Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the constant velocity joint is bent during propeller shaft removal/installation
or transportation after servicing, the constant velocity joint boot may contact
the metallic c ...
Other materials:
Engine Oil Replacement
WARNING:
Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and
wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous.
It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work ...
PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the M-MDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “RCM”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify the PID da ...
Propeller Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the constant velocity joint is bent during propeller shaft removal/installation
or transportation after servicing, the constant velocity joint boot may contact
the metallic cover and the boot may be damaged. Insert a rag between the boot
and the metallic cover before ser ...
