Mazda 6 Service Manual: Advisory messages
- You'll find several Warnings, Cautions, Notes, Specifications and Upper and Lower Limits in this manual.
Warning
- A Warning indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
Caution
- A Caution indicates a situation in which damage to the vehicle or parts could result if the caution is ignored.
Note
- A Note provides added information that will help you to complete a particular procedure.
Specification
- The values indicate the allowable range when performing inspections or adjustments.
Upper and lower limits
- The values indicate the upper and lower limits that must not be exceeded when performing inspections or adjustments.
Symbols
There are eight symbols indicating oil, grease, fluids, sealant, and SST
or equivalent use. These symbols show application points or use of these
materials during service.
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Troubleshooting procedure
Basic flow of troubleshooting
DTC troubleshooting flow (on-board diagnostic)
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are important hints for repairing
malfunctions that are difficult to simulate.
Perfo ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (rear) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (rear) 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 specif ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Dsc system inspection
Preparation
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. With ignition switch on, verify that the ABS warning light goes out after
2.4 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch off.
4. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety
stands.
5. Shift the transaxle to N posi ...