PRECAUTION (SUSPENSION)
Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
When a wheel is installed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}.
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after the vehicle has been lowered and unloaded.
Note
Brake Lines Disconnection/Connection
Caution
1. Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the SST
(49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST
combination. (See TORQUE FORMULAS.)
2. If any brake line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Power Steering Components Removal/Installation
If any power steering fluid line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add ATF M-III
or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II
), bleed the fluid line, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Wheel alignmentMazda 6 Service Manual: A/c unit removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove the dashboard. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the theft-deterrent control module. (See ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be coated ...