On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any noise.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring harness and the ignition switch.
No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown.

3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
Specification

Starter removal/installation
ClutchMazda 6 Service Manual: Control valve body installation
On-Vehicle Installation
Caution
Be sure to align the parking rod and the manual valve.
1. Install the accumulator springs and accumulators into the transaxle case.
2. Install the control valve body component.
Tightening torque
7.8-10.8 N·m
{80-110 kgf·cm, 70-95 in·lbf}
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Turning the Engine Off
WARNINGDo not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving: Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in an emergency is
dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced
braking ability due to the loss of power braking, which coul ...