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Mazda 6. Manual - part 226

M–14

DRIVE SHAFT

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.

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JOINT SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

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1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Joint Shaft Disassembly Note

1. Disassemble the joint shaft.

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Joint shaft
(See

M–14 Joint Shaft Disassembly Note

)

(See

M–16 Joint Shaft Assembly Note

)

Bearing
(See

M–15 Bearing Disassembly Note

)

(See

M–15 Bearing Assembly Note

)

Dust seal (Left)
(See

M–16 Dust Seal (Left) Assembly Note

)

Dust seal (Right)
(See

M–15 Dust Seal (Right) Assembly Note

)

Bracket

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DRIVE SHAFT

M–15

Bearing Disassembly Note

1. Remove the bearing using the SSTs.

Dust Seal (Right) Assembly Note

1. Apply grease to the new dust seal lip.
2. Install the new right side dust seal using the

SSTs.

Bearing Assembly Note

1. Install the new bearing using the SSTs.

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M–16

DRIVE SHAFT

Dust Seal (Left) Assembly Note

1. Apply grease to the new dust seal lip.
2. Install the new left side dust seal using a steel

plate and the SSTs.

Joint Shaft Assembly Note

1. Assemble the joint shaft using a press and the

SST.

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DRIVE SHAFT PRE-INSPECTION

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1. Inspect the dust boot on the drive shaft for cracks,

damage, leaking grease, and looseness in the
boot band.

2. Inspect the drive shaft for bends, cracks, and

wear in the joint or splines.

• Repair or replace the drive shaft or boot/band

as necessary.

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DRIVE SHAFT

M–17

DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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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 (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

1. Drain the transaxle oil (left side). (See

K–13 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

(See

J–3 TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Locknut
(See

M–6 Locknut Removal Note

)

(See

M–9 Locknut Installation Note

)