2002 MAZDA 6 tow

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
K2–101
K2
No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note
1. Support the engine using the SST before removing the No.1 engine mount.
2. Remove the No.1 engine mount.
Transaxle Removal Note
1. Loosen the part marked A and lean the engine
toward the transaxle.
2. Support the transaxle on a jack.
3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.
1O2 sensor connector
2 Terminal component No.1, No.2 connector
3 TR switch connector
4 GND harness
5 Selector cable
(See K2–104 Selector Cable Installation Note)
6 Cable bracket
7 Oil hose
8 Transaxle mounting bolt (upper side)
9 Starter (See Section G)
10 Endplate cover
11 Lower arm (front, rear) ball joint (See Section R)
12 Damper fork
13 Tie-rod end ball joint
(See N–13 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
(4WD) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
14 Stabilizer control link
15 Drive shaft (left side) (See Section M)16 Drive shaft (right side) (See Section M)
17 Joint shaft (See Section M)
18 No.1 engine mount
(See K2–101 No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Removal
Note)
(See K2–103 No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note)
19 Crossmember bracket
20 Crossmember, steering gear (See Section R)
21 Torque converter installation nuts
(See K2–102 Torque Converter Nuts Removal
Note)
(See (SeeK2–102 Torque Converter Nuts
Installation Note)
22No.4 engine mount
(See K2–103 No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note)
23 Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side)
24 Transaxle
(See K2–101 Transaxle Removal Note)
(See K2–102 Transaxle Installation Note)
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A
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K2–112
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
4. Squeeze the header tabs down in order as shown
against the lip of radiator outer tank base with
locking-type pliers while rotating the pliers toward
the tank.
5. Verify the height of the header tabs is same as
the height before removal.
6. Inspect for leakage from radiator. (See E–8
ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION.)
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2. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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8
7
5
43
6
1
2
LOCKING TYPE
PLIERSRADIATOR LOWER
TANK
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RADIATOR
LOWER
TANK
HEADER TAB
HEIGHT
O-RING
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1 Drive plate mounting bolts
(See K2–113 Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Removal
Note.)
2 Adapter
3 Drive plate
(See K2–113 Drive Plate Installation Note.)
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} 108—116
{11.0—11.8, 80—85}
SST
3
1
2
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L–6
PROPELLER SHAFT
Nut Removal Note
Caution
•Do not mark with the ponch to prevent unbalance.
1. Before removing the nut, put marks on the front
companion flange, tripod joint and the rear
companion flange, rear universal joint yoke for
proper reinstallation.
Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Installation Note
Caution
•When assembling the propeller shaft heat shield to the bearing support, narrowing the bolt hole
inner diameter can lower serviceability. Align the bolt hole edge of the propeller shaft heat shield
with the bolt hole inner side of the bearing support to assemble.
1. Set the propeller shaft heat shield to the bearing
support.
Front side
Rear side
2. Bend the edges of the propeller shaft heat shield
toward the bearing support as shown.
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OK NGBOLT HOLE OF
PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT SHIELD
BOLT HOLE OF
BEARING SUPPORT
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PROPELLER SHAFT
HEAT SHIELDBEARING SUPPORT
EDGE
4.5—4.7
mm
A6E6110W016
4.5—4.7
mm
PROPELLER SHAFT
HEAT SHIELDBEARING SUPPORT
EDGE
A6E6110W017

ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
M–11
M
4WD solenoid control current is ON
•When the 4WD solenoid control current is ON, current flows from the 4WD CM to the 4WD solenoid, and the
coupling operates in the following manner.
1. Magnetic flux forms at the electromagnetic coil of the 4WD solenoid.
2. Due to the magnetic flux in the armature, the pilot clutch is suctioned towards the magnetic coil side and
made to engage. This causes frictional torque to generate in the pilot clutch.
3. The torque is transmitted to the pilot cam, which is engaged with the pilot clutch.
4. A rotational difference is created between the pilot cam and the main cam. Due to this relative torsion, the
cam mechanism operates, transmitting torque from the pilot cam to the ball and then to the main cam. In
this way, the push force exerted on the main clutch is amplified.
5. As the main clutch engages, the drive torque from the front wheels is transmitted to the rear wheels.
•The amount of push force exerted on the main clutch by the main cam (that is, the strength of the drive torque
transmitted to the rear wheels) changes in accordance with the proportion of the force acting upon the pilot
cam, engaged with the pilot clutch. Therefore, by changing the periodicity of the electric current from the 4WD
CM to the 4WD solenoid (ON/OFF rate of the 4WD solenoid = force acting on the pilot cam), the module
controls the transmission of drive torque to the rear wheels.
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4
3
10
11
6
12
56
7
12
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1 Main clutch
2Pilot clutch
3 4WD solenoid (Electromagnetic coil)
4 4WD control modure (4WD CM)
5Main cam
6Pilot cam7Ball
8Armature
9 Drive torque
10 Magnetic flux
11 Input
12 Output

WHEEL ALIGNMENT
R–9
R
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Center the steering wheel and confirm that the vehicle wheels/tires are pointing straight.
2. Loosen the left and right tie-rod end locknuts and turn the tie-rods equally. Both tie rods are right threaded, so
turning the right tie-rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left toward the rear increases toe-in.
Note
•Turning both tie-rods one complete turn changes toe-in by about 6 mm {0.24 in} (0°36').
3. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
68.6—98.0 N·m {7.00—9.99 kgf·m, 50.6—72.2 ft·lbf}
4. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
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REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WGN)A6E741201016201Specification (Unloaded)*1
2WD
*
1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.*3: Distance between wheel center and fender brim is 407 mm {16.02 in} (reference value).
4WD
*
1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
Note
•Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the camber.
Camber Adjustment
1. Loosen the cam nut on the lower arm.
2. Turn the adjusting cam bolt to provide the correct
camber angles as indicated.
3. Tighten the cam nut.
Tightening torque
86.2—116.6 N·m {8.80—11.88 kgf·m, 63.58—
85.99 ft·lbf}
ItemFuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Total toe-in(mm {in}) Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
(degree) 0°11′±0°22′
Camber angle
*2 normal–0°59′±1°–1°00′±1°–1°02′±1°–1°04′±1°–1°06′±1°
elevated
*3–0°52′±1°–0°53′±1°–0°55′±1°–0°56′±1°–0°58′±1°
Thrust angle 0°±0°48′
ItemFuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Total toe-in(mm {in}) Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
(degree) 0°11′±0°22′
Camber angle*
2 –0°55′±1°–0°57′±1°–0°59′±1°–1°01′±1°–1°03′±1°
Thrust angle (degree) 0°±0°48′
Left wheel Right wheel
Positive direction ClockwiseCounter-
clockwise
Negative directionCounter-
clockwiseClockwise
LEFT SIDE
(VIEW FROM
FRONT OF THE
VEHICLE)
ADJUSTING
CAM BOLT
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S–22
TRIM
3. Remove the screw, then remove the bracket.
4. Remove the cargo hooks.
5. Remove the fasteners, then remove the trunk
side trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E774468860202WGN
1. Remove the tire house trim.
2. Remove the rear seat remote lever.
3. Remove the cargo hooks.
4. Remove the screw.
5. Pull the trunk side upper trim toward you, then
remove the hooks A, C, D and clips B, pin E from
the body.
6. Remove the trunk side upper trim.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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FASTENER
TRUNK SIDE TRIM
CARGO HOOK FRONT
SCREW
BRACKET
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B AD C
A B
C
ED
SCREW TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM
CARGO HOOK FRONT
HOOK C
HOOK D HOOK A
PIN E CLIP B
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TRIM
S–23
S
TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E774468890201WGN
1. Pull the trunk end trim upward, then disengage
clips A and pins B from the body.
2. Remove the trunk end trim.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E774468930201WGN
Without rear spoiler
Caution
•Removing the liftgate upper trim by pulling on the middle section of the trim could damage the
high-mount brake light. When removing the trim, be sure to pull on the side edges of the trim only.
1. Pull the liftgate upper trim on the side edges
towards you, then disengage pins A from the
body.
2. Pull the middle section of the trim towards you
and disengage clips B and pin C from the body.
3. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
With rear spoiler
1. Pull the liftgate upper trim toward you, then
disengage the pin A, C and clip B from the body.
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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AB
A
A
B
A
A
A B
TRUNK END TRIM
PIN B
CLIP A
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AC B
AB
CLIP B
PIN A LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM
PIN C
A6A7744W109
ABAB
C
CLIP BPIN C LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM
PIN A
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S–24
TRIM
LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E774468940201WGN
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (SeeS–23 LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Remove the fastener.
3. Pull the liftgate side trim toward you, then
disengage the clips A and hook B, C from the
body.
4. Remove the liftgate side trim.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E774468960201WGN
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (SeeS–23 LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Remove the liftgate side trim.
3. Pull the handle toward you, then remove it.
4. Pull the liftgate lower trim toward you, then
disengage the clips A and pins B, C from the
body.
5. Remove the liftgate lower trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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AAC
BHOOK C
CLIP AHOOK B
FASTENERLIFTGATE SIDE TRIM
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HANDLE
LIFTGATE
LOWER TRIM
A6A7744W112
AC B
A
A
AB
AA A A
A A A
CLIP A LIFTGATE
LOWER TRIM
PIN C
PIN B
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