Preparation
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. With ignition switch on, verify that the ABS warning light goes out after 2.4 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch off.
4. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
5. Shift the transaxle to N position.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Rotate the wheels by hand, and inspect for brake drag.
Operation of DSC Inspection
1. Perform the Preparation.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
3. Set up an active command modes inspection according to the combination of commands below.
Note
Pressure retention
Pressure reduction
Note
4. Send the command while pressing on the brake pedal and attempting to rotate the wheel being inspected.
5. When pressure is being maintained, and a click sound indicating the solenoid is operating comes from the DSC HU/CM, confirm that the wheel does not rotate. When pressure is being reduced, and a click sound indicating the solenoid is operating comes from DSC HU/CM, confirm that the wheel rotates, even though the brake pedal is being depressed.
- The DSC HU/CM brake lines are normal
- The DSC HU/CM hydraulic system is not significantly abnormal
- The DSC HU/CM wiring is normal
- Output system harness in DSC HU/CM (solenoid, relay) are normal
- The DSC HU/CM input system harness and parts
- Extremely small leaks in the DSC HU/CM internal hydraulic system
- Unusual intermittent occurrences in the above items
DSC Control Inspection
1. Perform the Preparation.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
3. Set up an active command modes inspection according to the combination of commands below.
Pressure retention
Note
4. Send the command while attempting to rotate the wheel being inspected.
5. When pressure is being maintained, and a click sound indicating the solenoid is operating comes from the DSC HU/CM, confirm that the wheel does not rotate.
- The DSC HU/CM brake lines are normal
- The DSC HU/CM hydraulic system is not significantly abnormal
- The DSC HU/CM wiring is normal
- Output system harness in DSC HU/CM (solenoid, relay) are normal
- The DSC HU/CM input system harness and parts
- Extremely small leaks in the DSC HU/CM internal hydraulic system
- Unusual intermittent occurrences in the above items
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one wheel
is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying
that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (rear) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (rear) from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable allen socket and a
torque wrench.
If not within the specif ...