Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage disassembly
Caution
- Place copper plates, rag, or similar material in a vise, when securing the mounting bracket portion of the steering gear.
Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
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Tie Rod Disassembly Note
1. Unclamp the washer.
2. Remove the tie rod.
Locknut (Adjusting Cover) Disassembly Note
Remove the locknut using the SST
.
Adjusting Cover Disassembly Note
Remove the adjusting cover.
Pinion Shaft and Housing Component Disassembly Note
Hold the pinion shaft as shown, and pull out the pinion shaft and housing component.
Pinion Shaft Component Disassembly Note
Note
- If the pinion shaft does not come out easily, remove it using a press.
Push out the pinion shaft componet from the valve housing as shown.
Snap Ring Disassembly Note
Carefully remove the snap ring without damaging the pinion shaft component.
Upper Bearing, Oil Seal Disassembly Note
1. Set the SST
as shown.
2. Using a press, remove the oil seal and upper bearing without applying pressure to the edge of the valve housing.
Holder Disassembly Note
1. Cut away the staked area by using a drill.
Caution
- Carefully pull out the holder without damaging the U gasket.
2. Disassemble the holder.
Oil Seal, Inner Guide Disassembly Note
1. Set the SSTs
into the valve side.
2. Install the SST
to the gear housing.
3. Press out the oil seal and inner guide.
Mounting Rubber Disassembly Note
- Press the mounting rubber out from the gear housing using the SSTs
and a press.
Steering gear and linkage 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 ...
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 po ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Maintenance Monitor
The following maintenance period notifications can be displayed by turning the
Maintenance Monitor on.
Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change
For the setting method and indications for the maintenance monitor, refer to
the Maintenance Monitor.
The maintenance monitor displays ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Heater core inspection
1. Remove the A/C unit. (See A/C UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the heater core from the A/C unit.
3. Inspect for cracks, damage, and coolant leakage.
If any problems are found, replace the heater core.
4. Inspect for bent fins.
If any are bent, use a flathead screwdriver to stra ...