Front drive shafts
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 15:33
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Bravo Man
Hi all.
I am trying to remove the left hand front drive shaft out of my 2004 Mazda Bravo....Have undone everything I can see there is to undo but it wont come out of the front diff tube....Has any body had any experience with these...Any good advice would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Peter
Reply By: happytravelers - Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 15:40
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 15:40
I've not had experience with Mazdas, but most front drive shafts are held in with an internal spring clip. The shaft will require leavering between the diff and inner cv joint to pop the clip out. Some are very tight and require a jerking movement with the levers ( one either side ) to free the clip.
Jon
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Follow Up By: Bravo Man - Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 17:34
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 17:34
Thanks for that reply,that was what I thought.
Friend came around and between the two of us problem solved.We got it out.
Next problem,has anybody fitted cheap China made drive shafts to their rigs.Wondering what the quality is like
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Follow Up By: happytravelers - Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 20:12
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 at 20:12
Only problem I've encountered with the cheap ones has been the actual fitting of them.
Check the measurements, sometimes they've been a mm or so too short and a cir clip will not go on.
Jon
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Follow Up By: Bravo Man - Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 12:58
Thursday, Apr 28, 2011 at 12:58
Thanks happytraveller,have soughted the problem....Peter
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