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: Schedule 1
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents - Engine oil flexible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Flexible”. For
details, see maintenance monitor.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
T: ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: General procedures
PRECAUTION (SUSPENSION)
Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
When a wheel is installed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m,
65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}.
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after the
vehicle has been lowered ...