Mazda 6 2002, Workshop Manual

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DRIVE SHAFT
M–13
M
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 )
A6E0313W056
A6E0313W019