Mazda RX-8 2003-2012 Workshop Repair & Service Manual
Complete digital official shop manual contains service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information for the Mazda RX-8 2003-2012. Diagnostic and repair procedures are covered in great detail to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish or restore your vehicle like a professional mechanic in local service/repair workshop. This cost-effective quality manual is 100% complete and intact as should be without any missing pages. It is the same factory shop manual used by dealers that guaranteed to be fully functional to save your precious time.

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EXCERPT:
07 - DRIVELINE
PROPELLER SHAFT
PROPELLER SHAFT LOCATION INDEX
1 Propeller shaft
PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
For Carbon-Fiber Propeller Shaft
CAUTION:
• The carbon-fiber-reinforced propeller shaft could be chipped or cracked if dropped. To prevent any damage, handle the shaft with careful attention when removing/installing.
• Replace the propeller shaft if it is dropped.
1. Remove the front tunnel member.
2. Remove the rear tunnel member.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe and the silencer.
4. Remove the heat insulator.
5. Protect the propeller shaft with rubber padding or similar protective cover to prevent damage.
CAUTION:
• Remove the rubber padding or similar protective cover after propeller shaft installation is
complete.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Remove the rubber padding or similar protective cover from the propeller shaft.
1 Bolt, nut
2 Propeller shaft
For Steel Propeller Shaft
1. Remove the front tunnel member.
2. Remove the rear tunnel member.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe and the silencer.
4. Remove the heat insulator.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1 Bolt, nut
2 Propeller shaft
Propeller Shaft Removal Note
CAUTION:
• When replacing with a new propeller shaft, mark the companion flange to match the position of the tag on the propeller shaft.
1. Before removing the propeller shaft, make alignment marks on the yoke and differential companion flange.
2. Insert a slab of wood behind the rear differential, and remove the propeller shaft.
3. Install the SST to the extension housing.
Propeller Shaft Installation Note
1. Align the marks and install the propeller shaft.
CAUTION:
• When installing a new carbon-fiber propeller shaft, install the shaft with the protective cover still on and then remove after completion.
• Handle the propeller shaft with careful attention.
2. When installing a new propeller shaft, align the differential companion flange mark with the tag on the propeller shaft and assemble.
PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION
For Carbon-Fiber Propeller Shaft
CAUTION:
• Replace the propeller shaft if it is dropped.
• Handle the propeller shaft with care so that the pipe is not damaged from striking surrounding objects or other impacts.
• Replace the propeller shaft if there is any chipping or warping of the pipe.
• Protect the propeller shaft from damage and handle with careful attention when working.
1. Use a dial gauge to measure the runout of the propeller shaft at each position.
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