1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
2. Drain the oil from the transaxle.
3. Remove the front wheels and splash shields.
4. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the oil seals using a screwdriver.
6. Using the SST
and a hammer, tap each new oil seal in evenly until the SST
contacts the transaxle case.
7. Coat the lip of each oil seal with transaxle oil.
8. Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft to the transaxle. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9. Install the wheels and splash shields.
10. Add the specified amount and type of oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Dynamometer
When inspecting and servicing the power train on the dynamometer or
speed meter tester, pay attention to the following:
- Place a fan, preferably a vehicle-speed proportional type, in front
of the vehicle.
- Make sure the vehicle is in a facility with an exhaust gas
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage disassembly
Caution
Place copper plates, rag, or similar material in a vise, when
securing the mounting bracket portion of the steering gear.
Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
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Tie Rod Disassembly Note
1. Unclamp the washer.
2. Remove the tie rod.
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