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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20105 SPORT, 2.3 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 96 (AXLE SHAFTS)OVERHAULFRONT HALFSHAFTDISASSEMBLY
2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard
Front HALFSHAFT: Disassembly
2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front halfshaft. See HALFSHAFT (FRONT) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Secure the halfshaft and Constant Velocity (CV) joint in a vise using protective jaw covers. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the inner halfshaft boot clamps. See Fig 2 .
- Slide the inner halfshaft boot off the inner CV joint housing. See Fig 3 .
- Separate the tripod joint from the inner CV joint housing. See Fig 4 .
- If reinstalling the original tripod joint, mark the tripod joint and the halfshaft to make sure of correct installation. See Fig 5 .
- Remove the snap ring. See Fig 6 .
- Remove the tripod joint. See Fig 7 .
- Remove the snap ring. See Fig 8 .
- Remove the inner halfshaft boot from the halfshaft. See Fig 9 .
- Remove the two outer halfshaft boot clamps. See Fig 10 .
- Slide the outer halfshaft joint boot back out of the way exposing the outer CV joint. See Fig 11 .
- If reinstalling the original outer CV joint, mark the outer CV joint and halfshaft to make sure of correct installation. See Fig 12 .
- Use a soft-face hammer to separate the outer CV joint by gently tapping it off the halfshaft. See Fig 13 .
- Remove the halfshaft bearing retainer circlip and discard. See Fig 14 .
- Slide the outer halfshaft boot off of the halfshaft. See Fig 15 .
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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.