Caution
1. Drain the transaxle oil. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.) (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
2. Remove the ABS sensor. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.


Brake Caliper Component Removal Note
Suspend the caliper aside with wire.

Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Drive Shaft Removal Note
Caution
1. Pull the joint shaft straight out.
2. Install the SST
into the transaxle to hold the side gears after the joint shaft is removed.

Clip Installation Note
1. Install a new clip onto the joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does not exceed the specification on installation.
2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat Step 1 using a new clip.
Outer diameter specification 31.2 mm {1.23 in} max.

Joint shaft pre-inspection
Joint shaft disassembly/assemblyMazda 6 Service Manual: Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy and
smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in the instrument cluster
as well as notifies the driver to change to the most suitable gear position corresponding
to the actual driving condition.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four
tires. If the air pressure of one or more tires is too low, the system warns the
driver by indicating the tire pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument
cluster and operating a beep sound. The sys ...