2002 MAZDA 6 wheel

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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Boot Assembly Note
Note
•The wheel side and differential side boots are different.
1. Fill the wheel side boot with the specified grease.
Caution
•Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from entering
the boot.
Grease amount
75—95 g {2.65—3.35 oz}
2. With the splines of the shaft wrapped in tape, install the boot.
3. Remove the tape.
Cage, Inner Ring, Balls, Snap Ring Assembly Note
1. Align the marks and install the balls and cage to
the inner ring in the direction shown in the figure.
Caution
•Install the cage so that the major
diameter is at the same side as the snap
ring groove. If incorrectly installed, the
drive shaft may become disengaged.
2. Align the marks and install the inner ring to the
shaft.
3. Install a new snap ring.
Outer Ring, Clip Assembly Note
1. Fill the outer ring and boot (differential side) with the specified grease.
Caution
•Do not touch grease with your hand. Apply it from the tube to prevent foreign matter from entering
the boot.
Grease amount
65—85 g {2.30—2.99 oz}
2. Align the marks, and install the outer ring on to
the shaft.
3. Install a new clip to the outer ring clip groove.
4. Install the boot.
CAGEBALLS
SNAP RING
GROOVEINNER
RING
MARK
A6E6316W011
MARK
A6E6316W010

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ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
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DTC U0100A6E637027100205
Diagnostic Procedure
•Inspect according to the diagnostic procedure in Section T. (See T–39 MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM.)
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DTC U0101A6E637027100206
Diagnostic Procedure
•Inspect according to the diagnostic procedure in Section T. (See T–39 MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM.)
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DTC U0121A6E637027100207
Diagnostic Procedure
•Inspect according to the diagnostic procedure in Section T. (See T–39 MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM.)
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4INSPECT 4WD CM TO DIFFERENTIAL OIL
TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR SHORT TO
GROUND
•Inspect for continuity between 4WD CM
terminal A and ground.
•Is there continuity?Yes Repair or replace harness for short to ground between 4WD
CM and differential oil temperature sensor, then go to Step
7.
No Go to next step.
5INSPECT 4WD CM TO DIFFERENTIAL OIL
TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR OPEN
CIRCUIT
•Inspect for continuity between 4WD CM
terminal C and differential oil temperature
sensor terminal B.
•Is there continuity?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace harness for open circuit between 4WD CM
and differential oil temperature sensor, then go to Step 7.
6INSPECT 4WD CM TO DIFFERENTIAL OIL
TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR SHORT TO
GROUND
•Inspect for continuity between 4WD CM
terminal C and ground.
•Is there continuity?Yes Repair or replace harness for short to ground between 4WD
CM and differential oil temperature sensor, then go to next
step.
No Replace 4WD CM, then go to next step.
7VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
•Make sure to reconnect all disconnected
connectors.
•Clear DTC from memory.
(See M–76 Clearing DTCs Procedures)
•Drive vehicle.
•Is the same DTC present?Yes Replace 4WD CM, then go to next step.
No Go to next step.
8VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•Is there any other DTC present?Yes Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No Troubleshooting completed. STEP INSPECTION ACTION
DTC U0100 PCM communication
DETECTION
CONDITION•4WD CM detects that communication signals (throttle opening angle and engine speed signals) from
PCM are abnormal.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•PCM signals have communication error.
DTC U0101 TCM communication
DETECTION
CONDITION•4WD CM detects that communication signals (selector lever position and gear position signals) from
TCM are abnormal.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•TCM signals have communication error.
DTC U0121 ABS/DSC communication
DETECTION
CONDITION•4WD CM detects that communication signals (four-wheel speed, ABS/DSC operation condition, and
coupling torque request signals) from DSC HU/CM are abnormal.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•DSC HU/CM signals have communication error.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
FOREWORDA6E638027100202
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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTINGA6E638027100203•Verify the symptoms, and perform troubleshooting according to the appropriate number.
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NO.1 FREQUENT FRONT WHEEL SLIPA6E638027100204
Warning
•During simulation driving, vehicle stability may decrease extremely and cause an accident. Be
sure to perform the simulation test driving in a safe area.
Malfunction vehicle delivered
Questionnaire
Verify malfunction symptoms
Symptom troubleshooting
Verify that malfunctions have been repaired
Troubleshooting completedConfirm all customer problems using a questionnaire.
Confirm malfunction on actual vehicle.
DTC inspection
Inspect for DTCs using WDS or equivalent.
Perform applicable troubleshooting inspection according to
diagnostic index.
A6E63802001
No. Symptom Description
1 Frequent front wheel slip Front wheels slip frequently during acceleration on low-friction road.
2
Tight corner braking effectBrakes seem to be applied during tight cornering while driving very
slowly on paved road.
3 Abnormal noise and/or vibration from
coupling unitThere is abnormal noise and/or vibration from coupling unit during
driving.
1 Frequent front wheel slip
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
•Tire traction performance is extremely poor for given road friction. (4WD system is normal.)
•Improper wheel alignment (4WD system is normal.)
•Rear differential oil temperature is extremely high (Fail-safe condition)
•Differential oil temperature sensor malfunction (Fail-safe condition)
•Compare slip frequency with another vehicle of the same model (under the same road conditions and tire traction
performance).
•Replace tires with others of the same model and perform test under the same road conditions to determine if the
malfunction was caused by tire traction performance.
•Coupling component malfunction
•4WD solenoid malfunction

TROUBLESHOOTING
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NO.2 TIGHT CORNER BRAKINGA6E638027100205
Diagnostic procedure
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1VERIFY DSC, PCM, TCM, AND 4WD SYSTEM
DTCs
•Verify DSC, PCM, TCM, and 4WD system
DTCs using WDS or equivalent.
•Are there any DTCs present?Yes Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No Go to next step.
2VERIFY TIRE AIR PRESSURE
•Inspect tire air pressure.
•Is it within specification?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust tire air pressure, then go to next step.
3COMPARE WITH SAME MODEL TIRES
•Install tires of the same model.
•Perform simulation driving.
•Does malfunction recur?Yes Go to next step.
No 4WD system is okay.
4COMPARE WITH SAME MODEL VEHICLE
•Install tires of malfunctioning vehicle to
another same model vehicle.
•Perform simulation driving.
•Does malfunction recur?Yes 4WD system is okay.
No Go to next step.
5INSPECT 4WD SOLENOID
•Inspect 4WD solenoid.
(See M–66 4WD SOLENOID INSPECTION)
•Is coupling component solenoid okay?Yes Inspect harness between 4WD solenoid and 4WD CM, then
go to next step.
No Replace coupling component.
6INSPECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
•Inspect wheel alignment.
•Is it okay?Yes Replace coupling component.
No Inspect wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
2 Tight corner braking
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
•Because the coupling component locks up easily (similar to direct 4WD), rotational difference between the front
and rear wheels cannot be absorbed and brake-like phenomenon occurs.
•Due to the coupling component construction, slight tight corner braking effect occurs during tight cornering on a
paved road. (4WD system is okay. Compare with another same model vehicle to determine malfunction.)
•Coupling component malfunction
•4WD solenoid malfunction
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1VERIFY DSC, PCM, TCM, AND 4WD SYSTEM
DTCS
•Verify DSC, PCM, TCM, and 4WD system
DTCs using WDS or equivalent.
•Are there any DTCs present?Yes Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No Go to next step.
2VERIFY TIRE AIR PRESSURE
•Inspect tire air pressure.
•Is it within specification?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust tire air pressure, then go to next step.
3INSPECT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
•Inspect ABS wheel-speed sensor.
•Is it okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
4COMPARE WITH SAME MODEL VEHICLE
•Perform simulation driving with another
same model vehicle.
•Does malfunction recur on the same model
vehicle?Yes 4WD system is okay.
No Go to next step.
5PERFORM SIMULATION DRIVING WITH 4WD
SOLENOID CONNECTOR DISCONNECTED
•Turn ignition key OFF.
•Disconnect 4WD solenoid connector.
•Perform simulation driving. (Clear DTC after
simulation driving.)
•Does malfunction recur?Yes Replace coupling component.
No Go to next step.

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NO.3 ABNORMAL NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION FROM COUPLING COMPONENTA6E638027100206
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6INSPECT 4WD SOLENOID
•Inspect 4WD solenoid.
(See M–66 4WD SOLENOID INSPECTION)
•Is it okay?Yes Inspect harness between 4WD solenoid and 4WD CM, then
go to next step.
No Replace coupling component. STEP INSPECTION ACTION
3 Abnormal noise and/or vibration from coupling component
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
•Abnormal noise and/or vibration from coupling component during driving
•Propeller shaft is malfunctioning or attached improperly.
•Engine mount or differential mount malfunction
•Resonance of rotating parts on vehicle (engine, propeller shaft, rear differential, tire, etc.)
•Resonance with engine vibration (mainly with exhaust system parts)
•Rear differential malfunction
•Coupling component malfunction
STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1VERIFY DSC, PCM, TCM, AND 4WD SYSTEM
DTCS
•Verify DSC, PCM, TCM, and 4WD system
DTCs using WDS or equivalent.
•Are there any DTCs present?Yes Go to applicable DTC inspection.
No Go to next step.
2VERIFY INSTALLATION CONDITION OF
VEHICLE PARTS
•Verify installation condition for following:
—Propeller shaft (including bending and
joint operation)
—Center bearing
—Engine mount
—Differential mount
—Hub bearing
—Exhaust system parts
—ABS wheel-speed sensor
•Are they properly installed?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
3DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION IS CAUSED
BY REAR DIFFERENTIAL
•Install tires of another brand.
Note
•When tires of another brand are
installed, the same malfunction can
occur due to conditions different from
customer explanation. Be careful not
to confuse it with customer complaint.
•Perform simulation driving at the same
engine speed, gear position, and vehicle
speed that customer vehicle had
malfunction.
•Does the same malfunction occur?Yes Reinstall customer’s vehicle tire. Go to next step.
No 4WD system is okay.
Reinstall customer’s vehicle tire.
4INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL
•Inspect rear differential for following:
—Backlash
—Teeth contact
(See M–56 REAR DIFFERENTIAL
ASSEMBLY)
•Are they okay?Yes Replace coupling component.
No Inspect malfunctioning part and adjust it if necessary.

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OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTIONA6E660201036201•The construction and operation of the steering system is essentially carried over from that of the current
Mazda6 (GG), except for the following features. (See Mazda6 Training Manual 3359-1*-02C.)
• Due to the addition of the MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine, a gear-driven power steering oil pump has been
adopted. The operation of the oil pump is the same as that of the current Mazda6 (GG).
• The disassembly/assembly procedures for the steering gear and linkage of the newly equipped MZR-CD (RF
Turbo) engine, wagon and 4WD models are the same as that of the current Mazda6 (GG).
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FEATURESA6E660201036202Improved Steering Feel
• The fluid pressure characteristics of the power steering system has been optimized (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) and
4WD models).
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SPECIFICATIONSA6E660201036203
* : When reservoir tank is at maximum volume
Bold frame:New specifications
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OUTLINE
Item New Mazda6
(GG) (4SD, 5HB) New Mazda6 (GY) (Wagon) Current Mazda6
(GG) (4SD, 5HB)
Drive train 2WD 4WD 2WD
Steering
wheel Outer diameter
370 {14.6}
(mm {in})
Lock-to-lock 18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 2.65
Except for above: 2.75 2.75
(turns)
Steering gear
and linkage Type Rack-and-pinion
Rack stroke 18 inch wheel specification vehicles:
141.6—143.6 {5.57—5.65}
Except for above:146.8—148.8
{5.78—5.85} 146.8—148.8 {5.78—5.85}
(mm {in})
Steering
column and
shaft Shaft type Collapsible
Joint type 2-cross joint
Amount of tilt
45 {1.8}
(mm {in})
Amount of telescope
(If equipped) 50 {2.0}
(mm {in})
Powe r
steering
system Power assist type Engine speed sensing
Pow er
steering
fluid
Ty p e
M-
III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)
Fluid capacity
*
(approximate
quantity) MTX (except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)):
0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
ATX: 0.87 {0.92, 0.77} MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
0.86 {0.91, 0.76} 0.89 {0.94, 0.78}
MTX:
0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
AT X :
0.87 {0.92, 0.77}
(L {US qt, Imp qt})

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3 Steering wheel
4 Steering column and shaft5 Steering gear
6 Power steering oil pump
7 Fluid reservoir

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3 Steering wheel
4 Steering column and shaft5 Steering gear
6 Power steering oil pump
7 Fluid reservoir
8 Cooling pipe