Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil seal replacement
1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
Caution
- The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
2. Remove the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the oil seal.
4. Using the SST
and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST
contacts the transaxle case.
5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.
6. Install the drive shaft. (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
8. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
Automatic transaxle removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the aircleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the front tires and s ...
Control valve body removal
On-Vehicle Removal
Warning
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly
out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyes whenever using
compressed air.
Caution
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side air bag module removal/installation
Warning
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the
air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
Warning
If the side air bag module is installed with debris in ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Power steering fluid inspection
Fluid Level Inspection
1. Inspect the power steering fluid level.
Add fluid to the specified level as necessary.
Fluid specification
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)
Fluid Leakage Inspection
1. Start the engine and let it idle.
2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and ...