2002 MAZDA 6 4WD

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
M–31
M
JOINT SHAFT (4WD) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLYA6E6315257002021. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Joint Shaft Disassembly Note
1. Disassemble the joint shaft using the SST.
Bearing Disassembly Note
When the bearing remains on the bracket
1. Remove the bearing and the dust seals (both
differential side and wheel side) using the SSTs.
SST
SST
R
SST
RSST
R
GREASEGREASE
GREASEGREASE
4
1
3
52
A6J63152001
1 Joint shaft
(See M–31 Joint Shaft Disassembly Note)
(See M–33 Joint Shaft Assembly Note)
2 Bearing
(See M–31 Bearing Disassembly Note)
(See M–32 Bearing Assembly Note)3 Dust seal (Differential side)
(See M–32 Dust Seal (Differential Side) Assembly
Note)
4 Dust seal (Wheel side)
(See M–32 Dust Seal (Wheel Side) Assembly Note)
5Bracket
BAR
49 G030 370
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49 B014 001
49 W034 301
STEEL PLATE
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
M–39
M
4. Fill the boot with the repair kit grease.
5. Adjust clearance A by turning the adjusting bolt of the SST.
Clearance A
3.2 mm {0.13 in}
6. Crimp the wheel side big boot band using the SST.
7. Verify that clearance B is within the specification.
•If clearance B is more than the specification, reduce clearance A of the SST and crimp the boot again.
•If clearance B is less than the specification, replace the boot band, increase clearance A of the SST and
crimp the new boot.
Clearance B
2.4—2.8 mm {0.095—0.110 in}
8. Verify that the boot band does not protrude from the boot band installation area.
•If it does, replace the boot band and repeat Steps 7 and 8.
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (4WD) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLYA6E6315255002021. 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–35 Boot Band (Wheel Side) Disassembly
Note)
(See M–38 Boot Band (Wheel Side) Assembly
Note)
2 Boot band (transaxle side)
(See M–35 Boot Band (Transaxle Side)
Disassembly Note)
(See M–38 Boot Band (Transaxle Side) Assembly
Note)
3 Outer ring
(See M–40 Outer Ring Disassembly Note)
(See M–41 Outer Ring Assembly Note)
4 Snap ring
(See M–40 Snap Ring, Tripod Joint Disassembly
Note)
(See M–41 Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly Note)5 Tripod joint
(See M–40 Snap Ring, Tripod Joint Disassembly
Note)
(See M–41 Tripod Joint, Snap Ring Assembly Note)
6 Free ring
7Boot
(See M–40 Boot Disassembly Note)
(See M–41 Boot Assembly Note)
8 ABS sensor rotor (with ABS)
(See M–36 ABS Sensor Rotor (With ABS)
Disassembly Note)
(See M–36 ABS Sensor Rotor (With ABS) Assembly
Note)
9 Shaft and ball joint component
10 Dynamic damper
(See M–41 Dynamic Damper Assembly Note)

REAR DIFFERENTIAL
M–51
M
REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E6319271002071. Drain the rear differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the after silencer, presilencer, and catalytic converter. (See F1–30 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the propeller shaft. (See L–5 PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the rear drive shaft. (See M–43 REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Add the specified rear differential oil.
.
SEALANTSEALANT
5
3
12
6
86.2—116.6
{8.8—11.9,
63.6—85.9}
74.5—104.9
{7.6—10.6, 55.0—77.3}
43.1—60.8
{4.4—6.1,
31.8—44.8}
22.6—26.4
{2.4—2.6,
16.7—19.4}
4
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
A6E63192201
1 Differential oil temperature sensor connector
2 4WD solenoid connector
3 Coupling component and rear differential
component
(See M–52 Coupling Component and Rear
Differential Component Removal/installation Note)
4 Rear differential bracket 5 Coupling component
(See M–68 COUPLING COMPONENT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
6 Rear differential

ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
M–65
M
DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTIONA6E632227100209
Warning
•Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while differential oil is
hot.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor connector and remove the differential oil temperature sensor.
3. Wrap the differential oil temperature sensor with
plastic wrap and immerse it into a beaker filled
with water. Gradually raise the water
temperature, and measure resistance between
differential oil temperature sensor terminals A and
B.
•If not as specified, inspect the harness for
continuity. If there is normal continuity
between the terminals, replace the differential
oil temperature sensor.
Specification
4. Install the differential oil temperature sensor and connect the connector.
5. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
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DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E632227100210
Warning
•Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while differential oil is
hot.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor connector.
3. Remove the differential oil temperature sensor.
4. Apply differential oil to the O-ring.
5. Install the differential oil temperature sensor.
Tightening torque
12.7—17.3 N·m {1.3—1.7 kgf·m, 9.4—12.7
ft·lbf}
6. Connect the differential oil temperature sensor
connector.
7. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
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ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Water temperature (°C {°F}) Resistance (kirohm)
0 {32} 91—100
10 {50} 56—61
20 {68} 35—39
30 {86} 23—25
40 {104} 14—17
50 {122} 10—11
60 {140} 7.1—7.9
70 {158} 5.0—5.6
80 {176} 3.6—4.0
A B
A6J63222101
DIFFERENTIAL OIL
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
A6E63222102

M–66
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
4WD SOLENOID INSPECTIONA6E6322271002111. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the 4WD solenoid connector.
3. Measure resistance between 4WD solenoid
connector terminals A and B.
•If the resistance is not within the specification,
replace the coupling unit.
Resistance
1.5—2.0 ohms
(Rear differential oil temperature at 20°C
{68°F})
4. Connect the 4WD solenoid connector.
5. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
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4WD CONTROL MODURE INSPECTIONA6E632227100212
Note
•4WD CM terminal voltage can vary depending on measuring conditions and vehicle aging, resulting in
misdiagnosis. Therefore, it is necessary to perform an overall inspection of the input/output systems and
4WD CM to determine which part is malfunctioning.
•With the 4WD CM connector connected, measure voltage by connecting the voltmeter negative (-) lead to
the body ground and positive (+) lead to each 4WD CM terminal.
1. Measure voltage or resistance at each 4WD CM terminal using a voltmeter and an ohmmeter.
•If not as specified, replace the 4WD CM.
Terminal Voltage List (Reference)
A
B
A6J63222103
Terminal SignalInput/
outputConnected
toMeasuring
itemTest conditionVoltage (V)/
ContinuityInspection location
in case of failure
ADifferential oil
temperature
sensor signalInputDifferential oil
temperature
sensorVoltageIgnition
key
ONDifferential oil
temperature
20°C {68°F}3.0•Inspect
differential oil
temperature
sensor
•Inspect related
harness Differential oil
temperature
60°C {140°F}1.4
B——— ——— — —
CDifferential oil
temperature
sensor GND—Differential oil
temperature
sensorContinuity Any condition Yes•Inspect related
harness
D——— ——— — —
E——— ——— — —
F——— ——— — —
GCAN-HInput/
output—Perform measurement during DTC inspection.—
HCAN-LInput/
output—Perform measurement during DTC inspection.—
A
B C
D E
F G
H I
J K
L M
N O
P
A6J63222104

ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
M–67
M
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4WD CONTROL MODURE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E6322271002131. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the lower panel.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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IPower supply
(Ignition
switch)Input Ignition key VoltageIgnition key ON B+•Inspect fuse
•Inspect related
harness Ignition key OFF 1.0 or below
J——— ——— — —
KPower supply
(Main)Input Battery Voltage Any condition B+•Inspect fuse
•Inspect related
harness
L——— ——— — —
M——— ——— — —
N Ground—Ground Voltage Any condition 0•Inspect related
harness
O4WD solenoid
(+)Output 4WD solenoid VoltageIgnition key ON B+•4WD solenoid
•Inspect related
harness Ignition key OFF 1.0 or below
P4WD solenoid
(-)Output 4WD solenoid VoltageIgnition key ON B+•4WD solenoid
•Inspect related
harness Ignition key OFF 1.0 or below Terminal SignalInput/
outputConnected
toMeasuring
itemTest conditionVoltage (V)/
ContinuityInspection location
in case of failure
31
2
31
2
7.8—10.8 {0.8—1.1, 5.6—7.9}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} 7.8—10.8 {0.8—1.1, 5.6—7.9}
L.H.D.
R.H.D.
A6E63222105
1 Connector
2Nut34WD CM

M–68
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
COUPLING COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E6322271002141. Drain the differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the after silencer, presilencer, and the catalytic converter. (See F1–30 EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the propeller shaft. (See L–5 PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Add differential oil.
.
Coupling Component Removal Note
1. Support the coupling unit with a transmission jack.
2. Cut away the coupling unit using an oil pan seal
cutter.
Coupling Component Installation Note
Note
•Clean away the old sealant before applying the new sealant.
•Install the coupling unit within 10 minutes after applying sealant.
•Allow the sealant to set at least 30 minutes after installation before filling the differential with the specified
oil.
3
12
SEALANTSEALANT
74.5—104.9
{7.6—10.6, 55.0—77.3}22.6—26.4
{2.4—2.6, 16.7—19.4}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
A6E63222106
1 4WD solenoid connector
2Bolt3 Coupling component
(See M–68 Coupling Component Removal Note)
(See M–68 Coupling Component Installation Note)
OIL PAN
SEAL CUTTER
A6E63222107

ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
M–69
M
1. Apply sealant to the coupling case surface that contacts the rear differential case.
2. Install the coupling unit to the rear differential so
that the two tabs on the coupling unit engage the
rear differential grooves (two locations).
Tightening torque
22.6—26.4 N·m {2.4—2.6 kgf·m, 16.7—19.4
ft·lbf}
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COUPLING COMPONENT DISASSEMBLYA6E632227100215
Warning
•The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the coupling unit is in a
tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become inoperative. If the coupling unit
unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the coupling unit in a tilted
condition. When turning the coupling unit, grasp the rotation handle firmly.
.
GROOVE
REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING UNITTA B
A6E63222108
SST
SST
SST
SST
9
8
75
4
3
1
2
10
6
A6J63222109
1 Locknut
(See M–70 Locknut Disassembly Note)
2Washer
3 Companion flange
(See M–70 Companion Flange Disassembly Note)
4 Output shaft
(See M–71 Output Shaft Disassembly Note)5 Coupling component
6Oil seal
7Shim
8 Retaining ring
9 Bearing
(See M–71 Bearing Disassembly Note)
10 Coupling case