Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil seal replacement
1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
Caution
- The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
2. Remove the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the oil seal.
4. Using the SST
and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST
contacts the transaxle case.
5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.
6. Install the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
8. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
Automatic transaxle removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the aircleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the front tires and s ...
Control valve body removal
On-Vehicle Removal
Warning
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly
out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyes whenever using
compressed air.
Caution
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Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife
or similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative
and rub it to a high luster.
During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a
coating of ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel alignment pre-inspection
1. Inspect the tire inflation, and adjust to the recommended pressure as
necessary.
2. Inspect the front wheel bearing play and correct it if necessary. (See
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection.)
3. Inspect the wheel and tire runouts. (See SUSPENSION.)
4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkag ...