1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil level plug and washer.
3. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
Specified oil grade API Service GL-4 or GL-5
Specified oil viscosity All-season: SAE 75W-90
Above 10 ° C {50 ° F}: SAE 80W-90

4. Install a new washer and the oil level plug.
Tightening torque 40-58 N·m {4.0-6.0 kgf·m, 29-43 ft·lbf}
Manual transaxle
Transaxle oil replacementMazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel hub, hub spindle 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 the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (body side) and fix it to an appropri ...
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 se ...