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: Steering gear and linkage inspection
Rack Inspection
1. Inspect the rack for cracking, damage, and tooth wear. Replace it as
necessary.
2. Measure the runout of the rack.
Runout
Near point A: 0.15 mm {0.006 in} max.
Near point B: 0.20 mm {0.008 in} max.
3. If not within the specification, replace the rack.
Tie-rod End ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and th ...