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.

Joint shaft pre-inspection
Joint shaft disassembly/assemblyMazda 6 Service Manual: Rear door unit removal/installation
1. Remove the rear door glass.
2. Remove the inner handle.
3. Remove the rear door speaker.
4. Disconnect the power window motor connector, and power door lock actuator
connector.
5. Remove the rear door harness from the rear door unit.
6. Remove the bolts.
7. Remove the rear door lock act ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Refrigerant lines removal/installation
1. Remove the battery.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Remove the washer tank. (L.H.D. only) (See WASHER TANK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the air cleaner cover, air cleaner element and air cleaner case.
(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INST ...