Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.

2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.
Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm {0.002 in}
3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace and tighten the locknut to the specified torque and retest.
Rear axle
Wheel hub, hub spindle removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Stopping The Smart Brake Support (SBS) System Operation
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system can be temporarily deactivated.
When the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system is turned off, the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) OFF indicator light turns on.
When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational.
NOTE
If the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Water pump
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolt to remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE
BELT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Insta ...