Mazda 6 Service Manual: Automatic transaxle shift mechanism

Drive plate removal/installation

1. Remove the transaxle.(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 2. Remove in the order indicated in the figure. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Re ...

Shift-lock inspection

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position. 2. Verify that the selector lever is in P position. 3. Depress the brake pedal and verify that the selector lever can be shifted from P position. If ...

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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points: For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points: Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and ...

Mazda 6 Service Manual: Actuator cable removal
1. Remove the plug hole plate. 2. Remove the cover from the cruise actuator. (See CRUISE ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 3. Remove the installation nut and pull the cruise actuator toward you. 4. Move the throttle, and remove the end fitting of the actuator cable from the throttle. 5. Sque ...