drive shaft removal

[meicalnissyen]

Has anyone pulled the drivers side ??

my inner boot is toast, and advance does NOT carry the part

also, does anyone have thoughts on the warranty aspect of this ??


I have the MEPP

it makes no noise, just failed the boot and puked the grease

 

[8.5MS3]

dealer time? its a 5yr 60k item

 

[meicalnissyen]

dealer time? its a 5yr 60k item

really. thats pleeasant to hear. I thought that would oh yeah, it is engine annnd drivetrain, and internally (now externally) lubticated

is it not a wear and tear though?

I mean, I am not sittin here sayin "omg, i can't believe my car with 55K tossed a halfsahft"

 

[8.5MS3]

Powertrain Warranty Parts List
The listed below are the powertrain components covered under the Powertrain Limited Warranty:

Engine
Cylinder Block, Cylinder Head, and All Internal Lubricated Parts (Piston engines)
Rotor Housing and All Internal Parts (Rotary engines)
Timing gears
Timing chain/belt and tensioner
Timing chain/belt front cover and gaskets
Flywheel
Valve Covers
Oil Pan
Oil Pump
Intake Manifold
Exhaust Manifold
Engine Mounts
Turbocharger Housing and All Internal Lubricated Parts
Supercharger Housing and All Internal Lubricated Parts
Powertrain Control Module
Water Pump and Gasket
Thermostat
Fuel Pump
Seals and Gaskets
Freeze Plugs were not added
Transmission and Transaxle
Transmission Case and All Internal Parts
Torque converter
Clutch Pressure Plate
Transmission Mounts
Transfer Case and All Internal Parts
Transmission/Transaxle Control Module
Front/Rear Drive System
Final Drive Housing & all Internally Lubricated Parts
Manual and Automatic Hub (4X4)
Front Wheel Hubs and Bearings (FWD Transaxles)
Rear Axle Housing & all Internally Lubricated Parts
Axle/Drive Shafts
Propeller shaft (RWD and AWD only)
Universal Joints
Constant Velocity Joints
Rear Axle/Hub Bearings (RWD and AWD only)
Seals and Gaskets

 

[meicalnissyen]

Powertrain Warranty Parts List
The listed below are the powertrain components covered under the Powertrain Limited Warranty:

Engine
Cylinder Block, Cylinder Head, and All Internal Lubricated Parts (Piston engines)
Rotor Housing and All Internal Parts (Rotary engines)
Timing gears
Timing chain/belt and tensioner
Timing chain/belt front cover and gaskets
Flywheel
Valve Covers
Oil Pan
Oil Pump
Intake Manifold
Exhaust Manifold
Engine Mounts
Turbocharger Housing and All Internal Lubricated Parts
Supercharger Housing and All Internal Lubricated Parts
Powertrain Control Module
Water Pump and Gasket
Thermostat
Fuel Pump
Seals and Gaskets
Freeze Plugs were not added
Transmission and Transaxle
Transmission Case and All Internal Parts
Torque converter
Clutch Pressure Plate
Transmission Mounts
Transfer Case and All Internal Parts
Transmission/Transaxle Control Module
Front/Rear Drive System
Final Drive Housing & all Internally Lubricated Parts
Manual and Automatic Hub (4X4)
Front Wheel Hubs and Bearings (FWD Transaxles)
Rear Axle Housing & all Internally Lubricated Parts
Axle/Drive Shafts
Propeller shaft (RWD and AWD only)
Universal Joints
Constant Velocity Joints
Rear Axle/Hub Bearings (RWD and AWD only)
Seals and Gaskets

Hmm

Just got off the Phone with Jerry from TS mazda he is the service adjustor he said it is not covered by mazda powertrain, but may be covered by MEPP because that goes back to the B to B phase. reading that, it covers everthing, stating specifically drive shaft failure due to the failure of an internallly lubricated part......... except for items in section E .... were they actually specifically mention driveshaft failure due due improper maintenence of the boot .

so, they won't cover it now, cuz it aint broke, and if I drive it til it breaks, its gonna be because I didnt maintain the boot


I need to find a boot kit, and instructions, or a cheep mechinx

 

[8.5MS3]

explain to me how one is supposed to maintain the boot? what are the mainanence requirements and how often should they be performed?

 

[meicalnissyen]

explain to me how one is supposed to maintain the boot? what are the mainanence requirements and how often should they be performed?

HAHAHAHA right?

The manual says it is to be armouralled with each oil change

proly somewhere it says inspect and replace if necessary

 

[Jchouin1]

An issue you will have is that there are NO boot kits available. I reached out to a handful of companies that rebuild shafts, and after multiple attempts to get a boot that would fit, nothing worked. In frustration, I used 2 part panel bond to repair the tear in the boot, and it is still holding. As with many other parts for this car, the price for axles will make you throw up in your mouth, and that is what Mazda will tell you to replace.

 

[leadf00t]

explain to me how one is supposed to maintain the boot?

You're supposed to cover it with a sock I think !!!!

 

[8.5MS3]

HAHAHAHA right?

The manual says it is to be armouralled with each oil change

proly somewhere it says inspect and replace if necessary

oh you mean that scheduled maintanence that costs 379.99 every 15k? yea thats the one (jerkit)

 

[meicalnissyen]

An issue you will have is that there are NO boot kits available. I reached out to a handful of companies that rebuild shafts, and after multiple attempts to get a boot that would fit, nothing worked. In frustration, I used 2 part panel bond to repair the tear in the boot, and it is still holding. As with many other parts for this car, the price for axles will make you throw up in your mouth, and that is what Mazda will tell you to replace.

HAHA the parts dude has the inner driverside boot for $66

he then checked, and said, "wow, not as bad as I thought, $360 for the shaft"

the local tranny shop says the often will use brakekleen to prep and black silicone to repair small holes, taers are different, no one does the universal overboot anymore, cuz they suck

Panel bond, huh?

well I am in car fix mode right now, workin the boot while the car cools enough to put Hank's cpe TIP on. which, unless I do the topmount IC, will be the last mod

exhaust will stay stock forever, but I learned along time ago, never throttle the suction side of a pump, any pump

still cant find a hole. got it pretty clean, bout to do a final insp