Mazda 6 Service Manual: Transaxle oil replacement
1. Remove the drain plug with the washer.
2. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque 40-58 N·m {4.0-6.0 kgf·m, 29-43 ft·lbf}
4. Remove the oil level plug with washer and add nthe specified amount and type of oil through the oil level plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the oil level plug hole.
Specified oil viscosity All-season: SAE 75W-90
Above 10 ° C {50 ° F}: SAE 80W-90 Capacity (approximate quantity) 2.87 L {3.03 US qt, 2.53 lmp qt}
5. Install a new washer and the oil level plug.
Tightening torque 40-58 N·m {4.0-6.0 kgf·m, 29-43 ft·lbf}
Transaxle oil inspection
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil level plug and washer.
3. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
If the oil level is lower than the low level, add the spec ...
Oil seal (differential) replacement
1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety
stands.
2. Drain the oil from the transaxle.
3. Remove the front wheels and splash shields.
4. Separate the drive shaft and ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift procedure,
continue to hold down the brake pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover using a cloth-wrapped flat head screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Mov ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clock spring adjustment
Note
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of
the clock spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
Caution
The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn
the clock spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Tu ...