Mazda 6. Manual — part 227

M–18

DRIVE SHAFT

Drive Shaft Removal Note

1. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.
2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the

drive shaft from the front wheel hub.

3. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

Caution

• The sharp edges of the drive shaft can

slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful
when removing the drive shaft from the
transaxle.

4. Separate the left side drive shaft from the

transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between
the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the
figure.

5. Install the SST into the transaxle to hold the side

gears after the drive shaft is removed.

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 Steps 1—2
using a new clip.

Outer diameter specification

31.2 mm {1.23 in} max.

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A6E0313W038

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Drive Shaft Installation Note

Caution

• The sharp edges of the drive shaft can

slice or puncture the oil seal. Be careful
when installing the drive shaft to the
transaxle.

• The oil seals are damaged easily if this

procedure is not done correctly.

1. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub.
2. Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.
3. Push the drive shaft into the transaxle.
4. After installation, pull the transaxle side outer ring

forward to confirm that the drive shaft is securely
held by the clip.

End Of Sie

DRIVE SHAFT (ATX) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

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

.

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1

Boot band (wheel side)
(See

M–20 Boot Band (Wheel Side) Disassembly

Note

)

(See

M–23 Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly

Note

)

2

Boot band (transaxle side)
(See

M–20 Boot Band (Transaxle Side)

Disassembly Note

)

(See

M–23 Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Assembly

Note

)

3

Outer ring
(See

M–20 Outer Ring Disassembly Note

)

(See

M–22 Outer Ring Assembly Note

)

4

Snap ring
(See

M–20 Snap Ring, Tripod Joint Disassembly

Note

)

(See

M–22 Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly Note

)

5

Tripod joint
(See

M–20 Snap Ring, Tripod Joint Disassembly

Note

)

(See

M–22 Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly Note

)

6

Free ring

7

Boot
(See

M–21 Boot Disassembly Note

)

(See

M–22 Boot Assembly Note

)

8

ABS sensor rotor (with ABS)
(See

M–21 ABS Sensor Rotor (With ABS)

Disassembly Note

)

(See

M–22 ABS Sensor Rotor (With ABS) Assembly

Note

)

9

Shaft and ball joint component

10

Dynamic damper
(See

M–21 Dynamic Damper Assembly Note

)

M–20

DRIVE SHAFT

Boot Band (Wheel Side) Disassembly Note

Note

• The boot band does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.

1. Remove the boot clamp with end clamp pliers as

shown and discard the clamp.

Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Disassembly Note

1. Pry up the locking clips using a screwdriver.
2. Pull back the end of the band.

Outer Ring Disassembly Note

1. Mark the outer ring and the shaft for proper

assembly.

2. Remove the outer ring.

Snap Ring, Tripod Joint Disassembly Note

1. Mark the shaft and tripod joint for proper assembly.
2. Remove the snap ring using snap-ring pliers.
3. Remove the tripod joint from the shaft.

Caution

• Do not tap the tripod joint with a hammer.

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A6E0313W046

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Boot Disassembly Note

Note

• The wheel side boot does not need to be removed unless replacing it or the ball joint and shaft

component.

• Do not strip the tape until the boot is assembled.

1. Wrap the shaft splines with tape.
2. Remove the boot.

ABS Sensor Rotor (With ABS) Disassembly Note

Caution

• Do not remove the sensor rotor unless it is necessary.

• Do not reuse the sensor rotor if removed.

1. Tap the ABS sensor rotor off the drive shaft using

a chisel.

Dynamic Damper Assembly Note

1. Install the dynamic damper as shown in the

figure.

Standard length

334.7—340.7 mm {13.2—13.4 in}

2. Install the new boot band onto the dynamic

damper.

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