drive shaft

1996 MAZDA B2300
200,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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I am replacing the carrier bearing. There is a dust boot just behind the carrier bearing. Can i get the driveshaft apart here instead of rearend ?
Feb 25, 2016 at 10:34 AM
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No you must remove it from the rear end, here is a guide that will help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-remove-a-drive-shaft

Please let me know how it goes.
Mar 3, 2016 at 8:37 AM
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I got the bearing replaced with no problem & im back on the road. Thanks
Mar 3, 2016 at 8:43 AM
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Great to hear, thanks for getting back, please use us again and tell a friend :-)
Mar 7, 2016 at 4:52 PM
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