1. Inspect the tire inflation, and adjust to the recommended pressure as necessary.
2. Inspect the front wheel bearing play and correct it if necessary. (See Wheel Bearing Play Inspection.)
3. Inspect the wheel and tire runouts. (See SUSPENSION.)
4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness.
5. Shake the vehicle to inspect the operation of the shock absorbers.
Note
6. Measure the height from the center of the wheel to the fender brim. The difference between the left and right measurement must not exceed 10 mm {0.39 in}.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Precaution
Vehicles with ABS/TCS
1. The ABS warning light, BRAKE system warning light, TCS indicator light
and/or TCS OFF light illuminate even when the system is normal.
*1 : In cases where the light may illuminate, only when ABS/TCS HU/CM detects
that speed sensor of rear wheel is malfunctioning.
*2 ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Mass air flow (maf) sensor inspection
Voltage Inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
1. Visually inspect for the following on the MAF sensor.
Damage
Cracks
Terminal bends
Terminal rust
- If any of the above are found, replace the MAF sensor.
- If the MAF PID value is out of specifi ...