Four problems related to axle assembly have been reported for the 1996 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car seemed to drag, became very sluggish and rough, made roaring noise, smoke came from axle area, transmission fluid began leaking. Found out differential was messed up, needed replacement--two months after transmission and axle replaced (filed earlier c.
Front and rear axle replaced due to vehicle pulling .
Automatic transaxle failed on two occasions. Mjs.
There was a shuttle in the axle of the passenger side of the car. Give more details.