MAZDA 6 2002 Workshop Manual Suplement

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MFRONT AND REAR AXLES
OUTLINE............................................................... M-2
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION ........................ M-2
FEATURES ......................................................... M-2
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. M-2
REAR AXLE.......................................................... M-4
REAR AXLE OUTLINE ....................................... M-4
CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW ............................... M-4
DRIVE SHAFT....................................................... M-5
DRIVE SHAFT OUTLINE.................................... M-5
STRUCTURAL VIEW.......................................... M-5
REAR DRIVE SHAFT ......................................... M-5
REAR DIFFERENTIAL.......................................... M-6
REAR DIFFERENTIAL OUTLINE ....................... M-6
CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW ............................... M-6
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM............ M-7
OUTLINE ............................................................ M-7
ELECTRONIC CONTROL COUPLING .............. M-9
DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR ........................................................ M-12
4WD WARNING LIGHT .................................... M-12
4WD CONTROL MODURE .............................. M-13
4WD SYSTEM CONTROL................................ M-14
CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) ........ M-15
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC ............................... M-16
OUTLINE............................................................. M-18
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE
INFORMATION .............................................. M-18
LOCATION INDEX.............................................. M-19
AXLE/DRIVE SHAFT LOCATION INDEX ......... M-19
REAR DIFFERENTIAL/ELECTRONIC
4WD CONTROL SYSTEM LOCATION
INDEX ............................................................ M-20
GENERAL PROCEDURES................................. M-21
PRECAUTION (FRONT AND REAR AXLE) ..... M-21
REAR AXLE........................................................ M-22
WHEEL HUB BOLT REPL
ACEMENT ..................................................... M-22
WHEEL HUB, KNUCKLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ........................... M-22
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT........................................ M-29
JOINT SHAFT (MZR-CD (RF TURBO))
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ......................... M-29
JOINT SHAFT (4WD)
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ......................... M-31
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
(MZR-CD (RF TURBO))
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ......................... M-34
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (4WD)
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ......................... M-39REAR DRIVE SHAFT.......................................... M-42
REAR DRIVE SHAFT PRE-INSPECTION ........ M-42
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ........................... M-43
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ......................... M-45
REAR DIFFERENTIAL........................................ M-48
DIFFERENTIAL OIL INSPECTION ................... M-48
DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT .............. M-48
OIL SEAL (SIDE GEAR) REPLACEMENT ....... M-49
OIL SEAL (COMPANION FLANGE)
REPLACEMENT ............................................ M-49
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ........................... M-51
REAR DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY ........... M-52
REAR DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY ................. M-56
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM.......... M-65
DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR INSPECTION ................................. M-65
DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMPERATURE
SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ........... M-65
4WD SOLENOID INSPECTION........................ M-66
4WD CONTROL MODURE INSPECTION ........ M-66
4WD CONTROL MODURE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ........................... M-67
COUPLING COMPONENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ........................... M-68
COUPLING COMPONENT
DISASSEMBLY .............................................. M-69
COUPLING COMPONENT ASSEMBLY........... M-72
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC.................................. M-75
WIRING DIAGRAM ........................................... M-75
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS ............................... M-76
DTC P1887 ....................................................... M-77
DTC P1888 ....................................................... M-79
DTC U0100 ....................................................... M-80
DTC U0101 ....................................................... M-80
DTC U0121 ....................................................... M-80
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................... M-81
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM ........................... M-81
FOREWORD ..................................................... M-82
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ................... M-82
NO.1 FREQUENT FRONT WHEEL SLIP ......... M-82
NO.2 TIGHT CORNER BRAKING .................... M-83
NO.3 ABNORMAL NOISE AND/OR
VIBRATION FROM COUPLING
COMPONENT ................................................ M-84 FEATURES
SERVICE

M–2
OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTIONA6E630201018201•The construction and operation of the front and rear axles is the same as that of the current Mazda6 (GG)
model, except for the following features. (See Mazda6 Training Manual 3359-1*-02C.)
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FEATURESA6E630201018202Improved rigidity, reduced noise and vibration
•Concurrent with the MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine, the configuration of the front drive shaft and the joint shaft
has been optimized.
•Concurrent with the 4WD system, the configuration of the rear axle, the front/rear drive shafts and the joint
shaft has been optimized.
Improved handling stability and marketability
•An electronic 4WD control system has been adopted.
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SPECIFICATIONSA6E6302010182032WD
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OUTLINE
ItemSpecification
New Mazda6 (GG)(4SD, 5HB),
New Mazda6 (GY)(Wagon 2WD)Current Mazda6
(GG)(4SD, 5HB)
Engine L8, LF, L3MZR-CD
(RF Turbo)L8, LF, L3
Transaxle MTX ATX MTX MTX ATX
Front axle Bearing type Angular ball bearing
Rear axle Bearing type Angular ball bearing
Drive shaftJoint
typeWheel side Bell joint
Differential sideDouble offset
jointTripod joint
(With free ring)Double offset
jointDouble offset
jointTripod joint
(With free ring)
Shaft diameter (mm {in}) 24.5 {0.96} 24.0 {0.94} 24.0 {0.94} 24.5 {0.96} 24.0 {0.94}
Joint shaft Shaft diameter (mm {in}) 26.0 {1.02} 29.0 {1.14} 26.0 {1.02}

OUTLINE
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4WD
Bold frames:New specifications
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ItemSpecification
New Mazda6 (GY)(Wagon 4WD)
EngineL3
TransaxleATX
Front axle Bearing type Angular ball bearing
Rear axle Bearing type Angular ball bearing
Front drive shaftJoint typeWheel side Bell joint
Differential side Tripod joint (With free ring)
Shaft diameter (mm {in}) 24.0 {0.94}
Joint shaft Shaft diameter (mm {in}) 29.0 {1.14}
Rear drive shaftJoint typeWheel side Bell joint
Differential side Double offset joint
Shaft diameter (mm {in}) 22.0 {0.87}
Rear and front wheel torque distribution unit Electronic control coupling
Rear differentialReduction gear Hypoid gear
Differential gear Straight bevel gear
Ring gear size (Inches) 6.5
Final gear ratio 2.928
Gears:
Number of teethDrive pinion 14
Ring gear 41
Differential oilTypeGrade API service GL-5
ViscosityAbove –18°C {0°F}: SAE 90
Below –18°C {0°F}: SAE 80
Amount
(Approximate quantity)(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 1.0 {1.1, 0.9}

M–4
REAR AXLE
REAR AXLE OUTLINEA6E631401018201Features
Improved drivability
•An angular ball bearing, with a low rotational resistance, has been adopted.
Improved serviceability
• A unit bearing that does not require pre-load setting has been adopted.
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CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEWA6E631401018202
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REAR AXLE
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1 Angular ball bearing

DRIVE SHAFT
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DRIVE SHAFT OUTLINEA6E631625500201Features
Improved drivability, reduced noise and vibration
•Concurrent with the MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine and 4WD system, the configuration of the front drive shaft and
the joint shaft has been optimized.
•For 4WD models, a constant velocity joint system has been adopted for the rear drive shaft.
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STRUCTURAL VIEWA6E631625500202
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTA6E631625500203Structure
•Engine noise and vibration have been reduced due to adoption of a bell joint on the wheel side of the constant
velocity joint.
•A low noise and vibration double offset joint with low slide resistance has been adopted for the differential side
of the constant velocity joint. Due to this booming resonance at high speed is reduced.
•An extremely durable plastic has been adopted for the wheel side boot.
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DRIVE SHAFT
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1 Front drive shaft
2 Joint shaft3 Rear drive shaft
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1 Wheel side
2 Bell joint
3 Differential side4 Double offset joint
5 Plastic boot

M–6
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL OUTLINEA6E631927100201Features
Size and weight reduction
•A rear differential with an integrated coupling component has been adopted.
•An aluminum differential carrier has been adopted.
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CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEWA6E631927100202
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL
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1 Coupling component section2 Rear differential section

ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
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OUTLINEA6E632227100201Features
Improved off-road mobility, handling stability, operability, fuel economy and marketability
•An electronic 4WD control system, which automatically optimizes traction distribution to the front and rear
wheels, has been adopted.
Improved serviceability
•A self-diagnostic function has been adopted for the electronic 4WD control system.
Electronic 4WD control system outline
•The newly adopted electronic 4WD control system automatically and optimally controls drive torque distribution
for the front and rear wheels. Due to this off-road mobility, driving stability and fuel economy are improved.
•Based on the input signals from each sensor, the 4WD control modure (4WD CM) determines vehicle driving
and road conditions, and controls output current to the electronic control coupling (4WD solenoid) inside the
rear differential. This control allows for optimal distribution of the drive torque from the engine to the rear
wheels.
•Also, the 4WD CM automatically controls the 4WD, greatly reducing the load on the driver and improving
operability.
Structural view
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ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
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3 4WD warning light
4 4WD control modure
5 DSC HU/CM6PCM
7TCM
8 Electronic control coupling (4WD solenoid)
9 Differential oil temperature sensor
10 Rear differential

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ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Components and Functions
System Diagram
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Part name Function
Electronic control coupling
(4WD solenoid)•Based on a signal from the 4WD CM, it operates the electromagnetic clutch and
transmits drive torque to the rear wheels.
Differential oil temperature
sensor•Informs the 4WD CM of the rear differential oil temperature.
4WD CM•Controls operation of the electronic control coupling (4WD solenoid) based on signals
input from the throttle opening angle, speed, differential oil temperature and other
sensors.
•Outputs coupling control condition and 4WD warning control information as a CAN
signal.
•Controls the on-board diagnostic system and the fail-safe system if there is a malfunction
in the 4WD system.
4WD warning light•Illuminates or flashes to alert driver of a malfunction or control failure in the 4WD system.
PCM•Sends the throttle opening angle and engine speed signals, as CAN signals, to the 4WD
CM.
TCM•Sends the selector lever position and gear position signals, as CAN signals, to the 4WD
CM.
DSC HU/CM•Sends the four-wheel speed and DSC operating condition signals, as CAN signals, to the
4WD CM.
•Sends the coupling torque request signal, as a CAN signal, to the 4WD CM.
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1 Battery
2 Ignition switch
3 Differential oil temperature sensor
4 4WD control modure (4WD CM)
5 Electronic control coupling
6 4WD solenoid
7 Instrument cluster8 DSC HU/CM
9TCM
10 PCM
11 CAN-H
12 CAN-L
13 CAN driver

ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
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End Of SieELECTRONIC CONTROL COUPLINGA6E632227100202Outline
Features
•An electromagnetic clutch, which operates smoothly due to the lack influence from the front and rear wheel
traction force, has been adopted for the electronic control coupling system.
•The construction of the coupling enables the torque formed by the pilot clutch to be amplified by the cam
mechanism, thus allowing the main clutch to obtain a high degree of torque. Due to this, size and weight
reduction of the component parts has been achieved.
Construction
•The electronic control coupling basically consists of an electromagnetic clutch, a cam mechanism and a torque
transmission system.
•The electromagnetic clutch consists of a 4WD solenoid (electromagnetic coil), rear-housing that forms a
magnetic path, pilot clutch, and armature. The cam mechanism consists of a pilot cam, balls, and main cam.
The torque transmission system consists of a main clutch and hydraulic oil (ATF).
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1 Front wheel side
2 Rear wheel side
3 Torque transmission system
4 Electromagnetic clutch
5 Rear housing
6 4WD solenoid (Electromagnetic coil)
7 Cam mechanism8Ball
9 Main clutch
10 Main cam
11 Armature
12 Pilot clutch
13 Pilot cam

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ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Operation
4WD solenoid control current is OFF
•When the 4WD solenoid control current is OFF, no torque is generated in the pilot clutch because there is no
current flowing to the 4WD solenoid. At the same time, the pilot cam and the main cam rotate in the same
direction via the balls, and the main cam does not exert any push force on the main clutch side. Therefore, the
traction from the front wheels is not transmitted to the rear wheels.
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1 Main clutch
2 Pilot clutch
3 4WD solenoid (Electromagnetic coil)
4 4WD control modure (4WD CM)5Main cam
6Pilot cam
7Ball
8 Armature