Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel hub, hub spindle pre-inspection
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the
wheel bearing play.
Maximum wheel bearing play
0.05 mm {0.002 in}
3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace a ...
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 ...