Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive shaft pre-inspection
1. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band.
2. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joint or splines.
- Repair or replace the drive shaft or boot/band as necessary.
Joint shaft disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Joint Shaft Disassembly Note
Disassemble the joint shaft.
Bearing Disassembly Note
Remov ...
Drive shaft removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear door removal/installation
Warning
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally
deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. (See
SERVICE WARNINGS.)
Note
The side air bag sensor is located in t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Using Automatic Locking Mode (Some models)
Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are
attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to the rear LATCH lower anchors.
Refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor”.
NOTE
Follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully. If
you are no ...