Mazda Rotary Club

Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: DR SCHNITZEL on April 24, 2010, 10:22:29 AM

Title: Why?
Post by: DR SCHNITZEL on April 24, 2010, 10:22:29 AM
Just reading a guide on how to do a clutch shange, below is one step i didnt do.
 
"Paint a mark where the driveshaft connects to the diff, so that you can reinstall it in the right orientation. I have no idea why this matters, "
Title: Why?
Post by: m1tch on April 24, 2010, 10:30:12 AM
Hmm lol I don\'t know either lol seems odd, unless its due to how the driveshaft has been balanced and how it might have worn when in use, a bit like brake pads, but im sure if the driveshaft is in good condition im sure its not an issue.
Title: Why?
Post by: clive on April 24, 2010, 10:43:25 AM
Only time this could become a factor is if the drive shaft has a master spline so the shaft would only slide in one way, then if you hadn\'t marked before disassembly it would be a pain to find the correct way it fitted back in.

The only other way is if you had a double prop where it would be essential to have the U/J\'s correctly in line or the vibration can kill the joints, diff and gear box possibly,

Hope this helps
Title: Why?
Post by: DR SCHNITZEL on April 24, 2010, 04:26:35 PM
yeah i cant understand it either. can you guys tell me what the knack is for getting the pressure plate from the bell housing using a screwdriver?