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: Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions
Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.
The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.
The shoulder belt should be worn across your shoulder properly, but never across the stomach area.
Persons with serious medical con ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear wiper motor inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector.
4. Connect battery positive voltage to the rear wiper motor terminal A and
the ground to a bare metal part of the vehicle a ...