1. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
Caution
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
Control valve body removalMazda 6 Service Manual: Magnetic clutch adjustment
1. Measure the clearance around the entire circumference between the pressure
plate and A/C compressor pulley using a thickness gauge.
2. Verify that the clearance is within the specification.
If not within the specification, remove the pressure plate and adjust
the clearance by changing ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Radiator
RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the cooling fan. (See COOLING FAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the oil hose. (ATX)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in t ...