1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
Caution
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
Control valve body removalMazda 6 Service Manual: Crash zone sensor removal/installation
Warning
Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module and pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the crash zone sensor. (See SERVICE
WARNINGS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to LO ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Precaution
Vehicles with ABS/TCS
1. The ABS warning light, BRAKE system warning light, TCS indicator light
and/or TCS OFF light illuminate even when the system is normal.
*1 : In cases where the light may illuminate, only when ABS/TCS HU/CM detects
that speed sensor of rear wheel is malfunctioning.
*2 ...