Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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
Remove the bearing using the SSTs
.
Dust Seal (Right) Assembly Note
1. Apply grease to the new dust seal lip.
2. Install the new right side dust seal using the SSTs
.
Bearing Assembly Note
Install the new bearing using the SSTs
.
Dust Seal (Left) Assembly Note
1. Apply grease to the new dust seal lip.
2. Install the new left side dust seal using a steel plate and the SSTs
.
Joint Shaft Assembly Note
Assemble the joint shaft using a press and the SST
.
Joint 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 ...
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.
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Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear bumper removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear combination light.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Removal Note
Pull the rear bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to disengage with the bumper
slider.
Cautio ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one wheel
is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying
that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system ...