On-Vehicle Removal
Warning
Caution
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.
5. Remove the crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Remove the oil pan.
7. Disconnect the transaxle connectors and transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor connector.
8. Remove the oil strainer.
9. Remove the control valve body installation bolts A as shown, then remove the control valve body component as shown.
10. Remove the accumulators and accumulator springs.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Inspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickly.
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it is low, remove the
caps and add enough distilled water to bring the level between the upper and lower
level (illustration).
Do not overfill.
Examine the sp ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front crossmember removal/installation
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (See FRONT AUTO LEVELING SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the steering gear and linkage, and pipe assembly i ...