2002 MAZDA 6 differential

TROUBLESHOOTING
M–81
M
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMA6E638027100201
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TROUBLESHOOTING
IGNITION SWITCH
BATTERY
DIFFERENTIAL OIL
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR4WD CM4WD SOLENOID ELECTRONIC CONTROL
COUPLING
CAN DRIVERINSTRUMENT CLUSTER
CAN-H
CAN-LPCM DSC HU/CM KO
P I
A
C
NH G
TCM
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M–82
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

M–84
TROUBLESHOOTING
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NO.3 ABNORMAL NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION FROM COUPLING COMPONENTA6E638027100206
Diagnostic procedure
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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.

REAR SUSPENSION
R–13
R
REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (4WD)A6E7416281002011. Remove the rear auto leveling sensor.
(See T–20 REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the headlight zeroset.
.
Bolt (Differential Front Side) Removal Note
1. Disconnect differential oil temperature sensor connector and 4WD solenoid connector.
2. Support the differential with a jack as shown in
the figure.
3. Remove the bolt.
5
4
3
1
AA
2
6
GREASEGREASE
43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}
74.5—104.9
{7.60—10.69, 54.95—77.37}
43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}
RUBBER
GREASE
43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} 75.5—94.5
{7.70—9.63, 55.7—69.6}
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1 Stabilizer control link
2 Coil spring component (One side only)
3 Stabilizer bracket
4 Bushing5 Bolt (Differential front side)
(See R–13 Bolt (Differential Front Side) Removal
Note)
(See R–14 Bolt (Differential Front Side) Installation
Note)
6 Rear stabilizer
JACK
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R–14
REAR SUSPENSION
Bolt (Differential Front Side) Installation Note
1. Support the differential with a jack, and then
install the bolt.
2. Connect differential oil temperature sensor
connector and 4WD solenoid connector.
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Caution
•Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the
following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.
(See R–9 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WGN).)
JACK
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REAR SUSPENSION
R–17
R
.
I
M
L
43.1—60.8 {4.40—6.19, 31.8—44.8}
43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}
A
B
C
D
E
BC
M
L
N
N
D
O
O
E
I
A
H
H
J
J
K
K
F
F
G
G
9
7
6
5
2
4
3
1
SST
R
9
SST
R
93.1—131.3
{9.50—13.38,
68.67—96.84}
75.5—94.5
{7.70—9.63,
55.7—69.6} 86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
8
GREASEGREASE
43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19, 31.8—44.8}
RUBBER
GREASE
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88, 63.58—85.99}
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99} 86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
93.1—131.3
{9.50—13.38,
68.67—96.84}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
A6E74162009
1 Trailing link, knuckle component
(See M–22 WHEEL HUB, KNUCKLE REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
2 Rear lower arm
3 Crossmember component, differential and drive
shaft
(See R–18 Crossmember component, Differential
And Drive Shaft Removal Note)
4 Differential and drive shaft5 Rear lateral link
6 Rear upper arm
7 Rear stabilizer
8 Rear crossmember
9 Rear crossmember bushing
(See R–18 Rear Crossmember Bushing Removal
Note)
(See R–18 Rear Crossmember Bushing Installation
Note)

R–18
REAR SUSPENSION
Crossmember component, Differential And Drive Shaft Removal Note
1. Support the differential with a jack, and remove
the nut.
Warning
•Removing the crossmember component,
differential and drive shaft is dangerous.
The crossmember component,
differential and drive shaft could fall and
cause serious injury or death. Verify that
the jack securely supports the differential
lower side.
2. Remove the crossmember component,
differential and drive shaft.
Rear Crossmember Bushing Removal Note
1. Remove the bushing using a screw driver (-),
being careful not to damage the rear
crossmember.
Rear Crossmember Bushing Installation Note
1. Set the bushings as shown in the figure.
JACK
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A
B
D
C
A
B
C,D
FRONT
UPPER SIDELOWER SIDE
OVAL
HOLECROSS-
SECTIONAL
VIEW
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TECHNICAL DATA
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STEERING SYSTEMA6E931001034201
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Item Specification
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Shaft length
(Air in boot at atmospheric
pressure)(mm {in})Left sideMZR-CD (RF Turbo): 666.1—676.1 {26.23—26.61}
4WD: 667—677 {26.26—26.65}
Right sideMZR-CD (RF Turbo): 615.9—625.9 {24.25—24.64}
4WD: 631—641 {24.85—25.23}
REAR DRIVE SHAFT (4WD)
Shaft length
(Air in boot at atmospheric
pressure)(mm {in})Left side 805.4—815.4 {31.71—32.10}
Right side 852.4—862.4 {33.56—33.95}
REAR DIFFERENTIAL (4WD)
Pinion height (mm {in})–0.025—0.025 {–0.001—0.001}
Backlash of side gear and differential pinion (mm {in}) 0.1 {0.004} or less
Drive pinion preload (N·m kgf·cm, in·lbf) 1.3—1.8 {13.3—18.3, 11.5—15.9}
Backlash of drive pinion and
ring gear(mm {in})Standard 0.09—0.11 {0.0036—0.0043}
Minimum 0.05 {0.002}
Differential oilGrade API service GL-5
ViscosityAbove –18°C {0°F}: SAE 90
Below –18°C {0°F}: SAE 80
Capacity
(Approximate quantity)(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 1.00 {1.06, 0.88}
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Differential oil temperature
sensor(kilohm)0°C {32°F} 91—100
10°C {50°F} 56—61
20°C {68°F} 35—39
30°C {86°F} 23—25
40°C {104°F} 14—17
50°C {122°F} 10—11
60°C {140°F} 7.1—7.9
70°C {158°F} 5.0—5.6
80°C {176°F} 3.6—4.0
4WD solenoid
(Rear differential oil temperature
at 20°C {68°F})(ohm) 1.5—2.0
Item Specification
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
Power
steering oil
pumpOil pump fluid pressure 2WD (Except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)):
10.80—11.29 {110.2—115.1, 1,567—1,637}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
11.31—11.80 {115.4—120.3, 1,641—1,711}
4WD: 10.30—10.79 {105.1—110.0, 1,490—1,564} (MPa {kgf·cm
2, psi})
Gear housing fluid pressure 2WD (Except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)):
10.80—11.29 {110.2—115.1, 1,567—1,637}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
11.31—11.80 {115.4—120.3, 1,641—1,711}
4WD: 10.30—10.79 {105.1—110.0, 1,490—1,564} (MPa {kgf·cm
2, psi})
Power
steering
systemFluid type
ATF M-
III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)
Capacity (Approximate quantity) MTX (Except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)): 0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
ATX (Except 4WD): 0.87 {0.92, 0.77}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo): 0.86 {0.91, 0.76}
4WD: 0.89 {0.94, 0.78} (L {US qt, Imp qt})