2002 MAZDA 6 Workshop Manual Suplement

L–1
L
LPROPELLER SHAFT
OUTLINE................................................................ L-2
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION.......................... L-2
FEATURES .......................................................... L-2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... L-2
LOCATION INDEX................................................. L-3
PROPELLER SHAFT INDEX ............................... L-3
PROPELLER SHAFT............................................. L-4
PROPELLER SHAFT
INSPECTION ON VEHICLE ............................. L-4
PROPELLER SHAFT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .............................. L-5
PROPELLER SHAFT
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ............................ L-7
PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION .................. L-14 FEATURES
SERVICE

L–2
OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTIONA6E610225002201•The Mazda6 4WD model has been adopted for European specs.
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FEATURESA6E610225002203Reduced noise and vibration
•The four-joint type propeller shaft with two bearing support has been adopted for the Mazda6 4WD model.
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SPECIFICATIONSA6E610225002202
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OUTLINE
Item Specification
Length (mm)L1 720.5
L2 735.0
L3 503.0
Outer diameter (mm)D1 57.0
D2 57.0
D3 57.0
Joint type Tripod joint, Universal joint
Tripod joint Double offset joint
D3 D2 D1
L3 L2 L1
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LOCATION INDEX
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L
PROPELLER SHAFT INDEXA6E610001036201
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LOCATION INDEX
1
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1 Propeller shaft
(See L–4 PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION ON
VEHICLE)
(See L–5 PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
(See L–7 PROPELLER SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/
ASSEMBLY)
(See L–14 PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION)

L–4
PROPELLER SHAFT
PROPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION ON VEHICLEA6E611025002204Joint Play Inspection
1. Move the joint shaft by hand, and verify that there is no play.
If there is play, perform the following service operations.
•Yoke : Universal joint replacement (See L–7 PROPELLER SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
•Constant velocity joint : Propeller shaft
replacement (See L–7 PROPELLER SHAFT
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
Propeller Shaft Runout Inspection
Caution
•Do not rotate the propeller shaft by starting the engine.
1. Shift the select lever to N position and release the parking brake.
2. Rotate the rear wheel by hand, and measure the
propeller shaft runout at 9 points as shown in the
figure.
Limit
0.4 mm {0.02 in}
PROPELLER SHAFT
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A6J6110W003
A6J6110W004

PROPELLER SHAFT
L–5
L
End Of SiePROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E6110250022011. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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7
6
4
1
1
2
4
2
6
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} 37.3—52.0 {3.81—5.30, 27.6—38.3}37.3—52.0 {3.81—5.30, 27.6—38.3} 49—58
{4.2—5.9, 36—42}
49—58
{4.2—5.9, 36—42}
5
5
3
3
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1Nut
(See L–6 Nut Removal Note)
2Nut
3 Bush, Spacer
4Washer5 Propeller shaft heat shield
(See L–6 Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Installation
Note)
6 Bush, Spacer
7 Propeller shaft
(See L–7 Propeller Shaft Installation Note)

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
A6E6110W022
PROPELLER SHAFT
HEAT SHIELDBEARING SUPPORT
EDGE
4.5—4.7
mm
A6E6110W016
4.5—4.7
mm
PROPELLER SHAFT
HEAT SHIELDBEARING SUPPORT
EDGE
A6E6110W017

PROPELLER SHAFT
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L
Propeller Shaft Installation Note
1. Align the mark made during removal, and install the propeller shaft.
Front side
2. Installing a new propeller shaft, align the
differential companion flange precast marking
with the tag on the propeller shaft.
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PROPELLER SHAFT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLYA6E611025002202
Caution
•To prevent damage to parts when using a clamp, be sure to place an aluminum plate between
parts and the clamp.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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MARK TA G
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L–8
PROPELLER SHAFT
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SST
SST
SST
SST
SST
SST
R
SST
RR
R
R
R
R
R
R
SST
R
11
11
10
10
9
9
7
5
3
3
11
2
2
12
12
13
6
8
87157—177
{16.1—18.0,
116—130}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} 157—177
{16.1—18.0,
116—130}
R
R
3
1
2
4
R
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1 Snap ring
(See L–9 Snap Ring Disassembly Note)
(See L–12 Bearing Cup and Snap Ring Assembly
Note)
2 Bearing cup
(See L–9 Bearing Cup Disassembly Note)
(See L–12 Bearing Cup and Snap Ring Assembly
Note)
3Spider
4 Flange yoke
5 Rear propeller shaft
6 Front propeller shaft
7 Locknut
(See L–9 Locknut Disassembly Note)
(See L–12 Locknut Assembly Note)
8 Spring washer9 Center yoke
(See L–10 Center Yoke Disassembly Note)
10 Bearing support
(See L–10 Bearing support Disassembly Note)
(See L–11 Bearing Support Assembly Note)
11 Dust cover
(See L–10 Dust Cover and Bearing Disassembly
Note)
(See L–11 Dust Cover Assembly Note)
12 Bearing
(See L–10 Dust Cover and Bearing Disassembly
Note)
(See L–11 Bearing Assembly Note)
13 Center propeller shaft