Mazda 6 Service Manual: Joint shaft pre-inspection
1. Verify that the joint shaft is not twisted or cracked.
- Replace it as necessary.
2. Turn the joint shaft by hand and verify that the bearing rotates smoothly and freely.
- Replace it as necessary.
Drive shaft
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Joint shaft removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (rear) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (rear) 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 specif ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recording of Vehicle Data
This vehicle is equipped with a computer which records the following main vehicle
data related to vehicle controls, operation, and other driving conditions.
Recorded data
Vehicle conditions such as engine speed and vehicle speed
Driving operation conditions such as accelerator and brake ped ...