CV Joints mtx vs. atx
Posted: July 15th, 2004, 9:47 am
The CV joints for the passenger side have different Mazda part numbers for mtx vs. atx. However, some parts stores sell the same part to fit both the mtx and the atx (right side only). The mazda shope manual indicates that mtx and atx right axle lengths are within 0.1mm of each other (which is not enough to cause a problem). The only difference in the two axles is that the atx axle has "free rings". (I believe free rings are used to prevent vibrations from the atx from being transmitted to the rest of the car.)
My question is, will an atx axle (with free rings) work for an mtx vehicle? Will the free rings hurt, help, or neither?
I have a fairly new atx right axle and if I can use it I will save a few $$$. (I swaped atx to mtx, but the old atx had new axles.)
My question is, will an atx axle (with free rings) work for an mtx vehicle? Will the free rings hurt, help, or neither?
I have a fairly new atx right axle and if I can use it I will save a few $$$. (I swaped atx to mtx, but the old atx had new axles.)