REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the flywheel. (MTX) (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Remove the drive plate. (ATX) (See DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.


Rear Oil Seal Installation Note
1. Apply silicone sealant to the mating faces as shown.
Dot diameter:
4.0-6.0 mm {0.16-0.23 in}

2. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal lip.
3. Install the rear oil seal using the installer as shown.

4. Tighten the rear oil seal bolts in the order as shown.
Tightening torque: 8.0-11.5 N·m {81.6-117.2 kgf·m, 70.9-101.7 in·lbf}

Front oil seal
EngineMazda 6 Service Manual: Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle
is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could
overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position
in use is illuminated. Direct mode is canceled ...