Safety Warning

DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESAXLE SHAFTSDRIVE SHAFTFRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ]NOTES

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Front Drive Shaft Removal/Installation [AJ]: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes

CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor could 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.
Removing the right side drive shaft with the shaft bracket installed may cause the deformation of the joint shaft bracket. Therefore, remove/install the right side drive shaft and joint shaft as a component.

Drain the transaxle oil. (MTX only) (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [A65M-R] ).
Remove the steering knuckle, wheel hub and dust cover component. (Right side) (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Steering Knuckle, Wheel Hub, Drive Shafts & Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.