Note
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.

Caution
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Turn the clock spring counterclockwise 2 3/4 turns.

4. Align the mark on the clock spring with the mark on the outer housing.
Clock spring removal/installation
Clock spring inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Starter inspection
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any
noise.
If not, inspect the following.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring har ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Shift mechanism
1. Remove the battery, battery tray and battery bracket.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the dashboard compleat. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the SAS control module. (See SAS UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove t ...