Caution
1. Drain the transaxle oil. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.) (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
2. Remove the ABS sensor. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Brake Caliper Component Removal Note
Suspend the caliper aside with wire.
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Drive Shaft Removal Note
Caution
1. Pull the joint shaft straight out.
2. Install the SST
into the transaxle to hold the side gears after the joint shaft is removed.
Clip Installation Note
1. Install a new clip onto the joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does not exceed the specification on installation.
2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat Step 1 using a new clip.
Outer diameter specification 31.2 mm {1.23 in} max.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clock spring inspection
1. Remove the clock spring.
2. Inspect for continuity between the clock spring terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the clock spring.
Note
When the vehicle-side connector of clock spring is disconnected,
the terminals 1A,1B, 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Filament inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
Caution
Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead
of the voltmeter will damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the
lead and test the filament by touching it with the ...