On-Vehicle Installation
Caution
1. Install the accumulator springs and accumulators into the transaxle case.
2. Install the control valve body component.
Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N·m
{80-110 kgf·cm, 70-95 in·lbf}Bolt length (measured from below the head) B: 40 mm {1.575 in}
No mark: 70 mm {2.756 in}
3. Install the oil strainer.
4. Match the harness colors, then connect the solenoid connector and TFT
sensor connector.
5. Install the ground.
Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N·m {80-110 kgf·cm, 70-95 in·lbf}
6. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.
7. Install the oil pan.
Tightening torque 6-8 N·m {62-81 kgf·cm, 53-70 in·lbf}
8. Install the crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9. Install the front tires and splash shield.
10. Install the under cover.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Add ATF and with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
13. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
14. Carry out the road test. (See ROAD TEST.)
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Side protector removal
1. Pry the side protector end 20-30 mm {0.8-1.1 in} using a flathead
screwdriver or a razor.
Warning
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a razor.
Note
The side protector is installed with double-sided adhesive tape.
If the side protector ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel hub, steering knuckle pre-inspection
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 tig ...