Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive shaft pre-inspection
1. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks, damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the boot band.
2. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and wear in the joint or splines.
- Repair or replace the drive shaft or boot/band as necessary.
Joint shaft disassembly/assembly
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
Remov ...
Drive shaft removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Installation of radio system
If a radio system is installed improperly or if a high-powered type is used,
the CIS and other systems may be affected. When the vehicle is to be equipped
with a radio, observe the following precautions:
Install the antenna at the farthest point from control modules.
Install the antenna fe ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats and the rear
center seat. The head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers
from neck injury.
WARNING
Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used
and make sure they are pro ...