Mazda 6 Service Manual: General procedures

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Steering system / General procedures

Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation

The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}.

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 lines, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.

Connectors Disconnection/Connection

Disconnect the negative battery cable before doing any work that requires handling of connectors. Reconnect the negative battery cable only after the work is completed.

Suspension Arm Removal/Installation

Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after vehicle has been lowered and unloaded.

Note

Unloaded: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack, and tools are in designated position.

Location index

STEERING LOCATION INDEX ...

Engine speed sensing power steering

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