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.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following
conditions (severe driving conditions) apply.
Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Stabilizer control link inspection
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable
Allen socket ...