Mazda 6. Manual - part 225

M–10

REAR AXLE 

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

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

.

Locknut Removal Note

1. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward 

using a small cape chisel and a hammer.

2. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.
3. Remove the locknut.

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1

Hub cap

2

Locknut
(See 

M–10 Locknut Removal Note

)

(See 

M–11 Locknut Installation Note

)

3

Parking brake cable

4

Brake caliper component

5

Disc  plate
(See 

P–20 Disc Plate Removal Note

)

6

Wheel hub component

7

Wheel hub

8

Hub bolt
(See 

M–7 Hub Bolt Removal Note

)

(See 

M–7 Hub Bolt Installation Note

)

9

ABS sensor rotor (with ABS)
(See 

M–11 ABS Sensor Rotor Removal Note

)

(See 

M–11 ABS Sensor Rotor Installation Note

)

10

Dust cover

11

Hub spindle

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REAR AXLE 

M–11

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ABS Sensor Rotor Removal Note

Note

• The sensor rotor does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.

1. Remove the sensor rotor using a chisel.

ABS Sensor Rotor Installation Note

Caution

• Position the SST so that marking B faces the bottom.

1. Set the SST as shown in the figure.

2. Press on the new sensor rotor using the SST and 

a press.

Locknut Installation Note

1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.

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M–12

DRIVE SHAFT 

JOINT SHAFT PRE-INSPECTION

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1. Verify that the joint shaft is not twisted or cracked.

• Replace it as necessary.

2. Turn the joint shaft by hand and verify that the 

bearing rotates smoothly and freely.

• Replace it as necessary.

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JOINT 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 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. (See 

K–13 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

.)

 (See 

J–3 TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT

.)

2. Remove the ABS sensor. (See

P–32 FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

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

.

DRIVE SHAFT

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DRIVE SHAFT 

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Brake Caliper Component Removal Note

1. Suspend the caliper aside with wire.

Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Drive Shaft Removal Note

Caution

• The sharp edges of the joint shaft can slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful when removing the 

joint shaft from the transaxle.

1. Pull the joint shaft straight out.
2. Install the SST into the transaxle to hold the side 

gears after the joint shaft is removed.

1

Tie-rod end ball joint
(See 

N–11 Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note

)

2

bolt

3

Lower arm (front, rear) ball joint
(See 

R–15 FRONT LOWER ARM (FRONT) 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

)

(See 

R–19 FRONT LOWER ARM (REAR) 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

)

4

Stabilizer control link

5

Brake caliper component
(See 

M–13 Brake Caliper Component Removal 

Note

)

6

Disk plate
(See 

P–20 Disc Plate Removal Note

)

7

Wheel hub, steering knuckle and drive shaft
(See 

M–13 Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle and Drive 

Shaft Removal Note

)

8

Joint shaft bracket bolt

9

Joint shaft

10

Clip
(See 

M–14 Clip Installation Note

)

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