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
Remove the bearing using the SSTs
.

Dust Seal (Right) Assembly Note
1. Apply grease to the new dust seal lip.
2. Install the new right side dust seal using the SSTs
.

Bearing Assembly Note
Install the new bearing using the SSTs
.

Dust Seal (Left) Assembly Note
1. Apply grease to the new dust seal lip.
2. Install the new left side dust seal using a steel plate and the SSTs
.

Joint Shaft Assembly Note
Assemble the joint shaft using a press and the SST
.

Joint shaft removal/installation
Drive shaft pre-inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Split Folding
By lowering the rear seatbacks the luggage compartment space can be expanded.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with occupants on folded down seatbacks or in
the luggage compartment. Putting occupants in the luggage compartment
is dangerous because seat belts cannot be fastened which coul ...
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1. For the 4SD, remove the following parts:
(1) Remove the headliner.
(2) Remove the rear package trim.
2. For the 5HB, remove the following parts.
(1) Remove the rear wiper arm and blade.
(2) Remove the liftgate lower trim.
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