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
Drive shaft pre-inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Cruise actuator removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Cover Removal Note
Unclamp the clips of the heater hoses at the front of the cover.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be coated ...