1. Disconnect the engine and automatic transaxle. (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the engine and manual transaxle. (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the intake-air system. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the exhaust system. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the generator.
6. Remove the ignition coils. (See IGNITION COIL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7. Remove the CKP sensor. (See CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol
T115/70D16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an
explanati ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points
to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves driving feel. The
transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up and down slopes, cornering, driving
at high elevations, or depressing the accelerato ...