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 tighten the locknut to the specified torque and retest.
- Replace the wheel bearing as necessary.
Front axle
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Wheel hub bolt replacement
1. Remove the hub bolt using the SSTs.
Note
If the dust cover interferes with the wheel hub bolt and the wheel
hub bolt cannot be removed, tap the part shown in the figure with a chisel
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil filter
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
For Europe (LF and L3 engine models)
Caution
To avoid damage to the oil filter, use only specified oil filter.
1. Remove the oil filter drain plug.
2. Untighten the oil filter cover for 2 turns and drain the engine oil.
Note
Oil could be easily drained when th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive shaft (mtx) disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Clip Disassembly Note
1. Mark the drive shaft and outer ring for proper assembly.
Caution
Mark with paint; do not use a punch.
2. Remove the clip.
Balls, Inner Ring, Cage Disassembl ...