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: Dashboard removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove compartment.
3. Remove the console.
4. Remove the meter hood.
5. Remove the instrument cluster.
6. Remove the column cover.
7. Remove the lower panel.
8. Remove the steering shaft.
9. Remove the A-pillar trims.
10. Remove the fro ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Refrigerant lines removal/installation
1. Remove the battery.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Remove the washer tank. (L.H.D. only) (See WASHER TANK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the air cleaner cover, air cleaner element and air cleaner case.
(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INST ...