Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard
Section 357 (Drive Shaft)
1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Section 357 (Drive Shaft)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drive Shaft Location Index
- Joint Shaft Pre-Inspection
- Joint Shaft Removal/Installation [L3]
- Joint Shaft Removal/Installation [AJ]
- Joint Shaft Disassembly/Assembly [L3]
- Joint Shaft Disassembly [AJ]
- Joint Shaft Assembly [AJ]
- Drive Shaft Pre-Inspection
- Drive Shaft Removal/Installation [L3]
- Drive Shaft Removal/Installation [AJ]
- Drive Shaft Disassembly/Assembly [ATX]
- Notes
- Boot Band (Wheel Side) Disassembly Note
- Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Disassembly Note
- Outer Ring Disassembly Note
- Snap Ring, Tripod Joint Disassembly Note
- Boot Disassembly Note
- ABS Sensor Rotor (With ABS) Disassembly Note
- Dynamic Damper Assembly Note
- ABS Sensor Rotor (With ABS) Assembly Note
- Boot Assembly Note
- Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly Note
- Outer Ring Assembly Note
- Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Assembly Note
- Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly Note
- Drive Shaft Disassembly/Assembly [MTX]
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.