Mazda 6 Service Manual: Exhaust system
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
Start the engine and inspect each exhaust system component for exhaust gas leakage.
- If leakage is found, repair or replace as necessary.
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
- When the engine and exhaust system are hot, they can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
HO2S Removal Note
Remove the HO2S using the SST
before removing the exhaust manifold.
Exhaust Manifold Installation Note
Tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts in the order shown.
Fuel injector inspection
Operation Test
Carry out the Fuel Injector Operation Inspection. (See Fuel Injector
Operation Inspection.)
If not as specified, perform the further inspection for the fuel
injectors.
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Emission system
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Road test
Warning
When performing a road test, be aware of other vehicles, people,
impediments, etc. to avoid an accident.
Note
When the legal speed limit must be exceeded, use a chassis
dynamomenter instead of performing a road test.
Road Test Preparation
1. Inspect the engine coolant le ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (front) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (front) 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 speci ...