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: Identification Numbers
Vehicle Information Labels
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number
is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard.
This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
Motor Vehicle Sa ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear wiper motor inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector.
4. Connect battery positive voltage to the rear wiper motor terminal A and
the ground to a bare metal part of the vehicle a ...