1. Inspect the following.

(1) Column bearing for damage
(2) Steering shaft length
- Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
Length
211.6 mm {8.3 in}
2. Inspect the tilt and telescope operation

(1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock position to lock position.
(2) Verify that the steering shaft is fixed firmly when the adjusting lever is locked.
- Replace the steering shaft component as necessary.
Steering wheel and column removal/installation
Steering gear and linkage removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Pid/data monitor inspection
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
2. Measure the PID value.
Note
Perform part inspection for the output device after PCM
inspection.
The PID/DATA MONITOR function monitors the calculated value of the
input/output signals in the PCM. Therefore, if a monitored value ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front crossmember removal/installation
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (See FRONT AUTO LEVELING SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the steering gear and linkage, and pipe assembly i ...