On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Caution
3. Disconnect the transaxle connector.
4. Measure the resistance between the terminals E and H.
5. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
Off-Vehicle Inspection
Warning
1. Remove the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL.)
2. Remove the transaxle connector.
3. Remove the TFT sensor from the strainer, and connect it to the transaxle connector.
4. Place the TFT sensor and a thermometer in ATF as shown, and heat the ATF gradually.
5. Measure resistance between the terminals of the TFT sensor.
6. Disconnect the TFT sensor from the transaxle connector, and install it to the oil strainer.
7. Install the transaxle connector.
8. Install the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY INSTALLATION.)
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front upper arm inspection
1. Remove the upper arm from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable allen socket and a
torque wrench.
If not within the specification ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Air intake actuator inspection
1. Connect battery positive voltage to terminal D or F and ground to terminal
F or D of the air intake actuator.
2. Verify that the air intake actuator operates as shown below.
If not as specified, replace the air intake actuator.
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