Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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
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
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 ...
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.
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Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manual transaxle removal/installation
1. Remove the battery, battery tray and battery bracket.
2. Remove the air cleaner compornent. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the wheels, tires and splash shields.
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Remove the steering gear and power steering pipe. (See STEERING GEAR AND
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering wheel and column inspection
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, gently turn the steering
wheel to the left and right and verify that the play is within the
specification.
If the play exceeds the specification, either the steering joints are
worn or the backlash of the stee ...