Mazda 6 2002 - Page 522

DRIVE SHAFT
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DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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Caution
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• 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.)
(SeeJ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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1 Locknut
(See M6 Locknut Removal Note)
(See M9 Locknut Installation Note)
2 Brake caliper component
(See M13 Brake Caliper Component Removal
Note)
3 Disc plate
(See P20 Disc Plate Removal Note)
4 Tie-rod end ball joint
(See N11 Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note)
5 Front stabilizer control link
(See R22 FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
6Bolt
7 Front lower arm (rear) ball joint
(See R19 Front Lower Arm (Rear) Ball Joint
Removal Note)
8 Front lower arm (front) ball joint
(See R16 Front Lower Arm (Front) Ball Joint
Removal Note)
9 Drive shaft
(See M18 Drive Shaft Removal Note)
(See M19 Drive Shaft Installation Note)
10 Clip
(See M18 Clip Installation Note)