Mazda 6 Service Manual: Reassembly
- Standard values, such as torques and certain adjustments, must be strictly observed in the reassembly of all parts.
- If removed, these parts should be replaced with new ones:
- Oil seals
- Gaskets
- O-rings
- Lockwashers
- Cotter pins
- Nylon nuts
- Depending on location:
- Sealant and gaskets, or both, should be applied to specified locations. When sealant is applied, parts should be installed before sealant hardens to prevent leakage.
- Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts.
- Specified oil or grease should be applied at the prescribed locations (such as oil seals) before reassembly.
Cleaning of parts
All parts to be reused should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned in the
appropriate method.
Warning
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out
causing injury t ...
Adjustment
Use suitable gauges and/or testers when making adjustments.
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Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Door adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height between the front or rear door and the body.
2. If not as specified, loosen the front or rear door hinge installation
bolts or the door lock striker installation screws, and reposition the door.
Clearance
a: 2.5-4.5 mm {0.10-0.18 in}
b: -0.8-1.2 mm {-0.03-0.0 ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side Air Bags
The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate
force, the system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle
was hit. The side air bag inflates quickly to reduce injury ...