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: Drive plate removal/installation
1. Remove the transaxle.(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Removal Note
1. Set the SST or equivalent against the drive plate.
2. Remove the bolts and the dri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Outside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder before changing lanes: Changing
lanes without taking into account the actual distance of the vehicle in the convex
mirror is dangerous. You could have a serious accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.
Mirror type
Flat ...