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Old 08-18-08, 03:56 PM
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Drive shaft issue

I have an 85se and I am hearing a rubbing or clicking sound when ever the car is moving. After jacking the car up and turn the rear wheel I hear a rubbing sound near the front u joint. So that's where I plan to start. I checked with some parts places and they only have rear u joints available , no front. Mazda says that they can't get the u joint separate they replace the entire drive shaft. That made me think that I should be looking to replace the whole thing. Any thought or suggestions on this?
Old 08-18-08, 05:09 PM
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You have to replace the whole driveshaft.
Old 08-18-08, 05:35 PM
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Check first to make sure that it isn't just the sheetmetal seal protector rubbing. They can get bent.
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