REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the flywheel. (MTX) (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Remove the drive plate. (ATX) (See DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.


Rear Oil Seal Installation Note
1. Apply silicone sealant to the mating faces as shown.
Dot diameter:
4.0-6.0 mm {0.16-0.23 in}

2. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal lip.
3. Install the rear oil seal using the installer as shown.

4. Tighten the rear oil seal bolts in the order as shown.
Tightening torque: 8.0-11.5 N·m {81.6-117.2 kgf·m, 70.9-101.7 in·lbf}

Front oil seal
EngineMazda 6 Service Manual: Intermittent concern troubleshooting
Vibration Method
1. If malfunction occurs or becomes worse while driving on a rough road or
when engine is vibrating, perform the steps below.
Note
There are several reasons vehicle or engine vibration could cause
an electrical malfunction. Some of the things to check for are:
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel hub, steering knuckle pre-inspection
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the
wheel bearing play.
Maximum wheel bearing play
0.05 mm {0.002 in}
3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace and tig ...