Installing the wheel drive shaft (Mazda Capella GC)

Lift the shaft, supporting the CV joint, and insert it into the hub and gearbox or intermediate shaft.

Insert the drive shaft into the differential axle gear by lightly tapping it with a hammer through a wooden block. Pull the hub outward to ensure that the inner CV joint of the drive shaft is securely fastened to the differential axle gear.

Position the steering knuckle correctly and tighten the steering knuckle mounting bolts to the front suspension strut.

Screw in new hub nuts.

Using a screwdriver inserted through the caliper, block the brake disc from turning and tighten the hub nut.



Using a hammer and chisel, drive the flange of the nut into the groove of the drive shaft (figure 9.35).

Attach the anti-roll bar, install the mudguards and wheels, fill the transmission with working fluid and lower the car.