Preparation
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. With ignition switch on, verify that the ABS warning light goes out after 2.4 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch off.
4. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
5. Shift the transaxle to N position.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Rotate the wheels by hand, and inspect for brake drag.
Operation of DSC Inspection
1. Perform the Preparation.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
3. Set up an active command modes inspection according to the combination of commands below.
Note
Pressure retention
Pressure reduction
Note
4. Send the command while pressing on the brake pedal and attempting to rotate the wheel being inspected.
5. When pressure is being maintained, and a click sound indicating the solenoid is operating comes from the DSC HU/CM, confirm that the wheel does not rotate. When pressure is being reduced, and a click sound indicating the solenoid is operating comes from DSC HU/CM, confirm that the wheel rotates, even though the brake pedal is being depressed.
- The DSC HU/CM brake lines are normal
- The DSC HU/CM hydraulic system is not significantly abnormal
- The DSC HU/CM wiring is normal
- Output system harness in DSC HU/CM (solenoid, relay) are normal
- The DSC HU/CM input system harness and parts
- Extremely small leaks in the DSC HU/CM internal hydraulic system
- Unusual intermittent occurrences in the above items
DSC Control Inspection
1. Perform the Preparation.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
3. Set up an active command modes inspection according to the combination of commands below.
Pressure retention
Note
4. Send the command while attempting to rotate the wheel being inspected.
5. When pressure is being maintained, and a click sound indicating the solenoid is operating comes from the DSC HU/CM, confirm that the wheel does not rotate.
- The DSC HU/CM brake lines are normal
- The DSC HU/CM hydraulic system is not significantly abnormal
- The DSC HU/CM wiring is normal
- Output system harness in DSC HU/CM (solenoid, relay) are normal
- The DSC HU/CM input system harness and parts
- Extremely small leaks in the DSC HU/CM internal hydraulic system
- Unusual intermittent occurrences in the above items
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Valve clearance inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the tire (RH).
3. Remove the splash shield (RH).
4. Remove the spark plugs. (See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the high-tension lead.
6. Remove the oil control valve (OCV) connector.
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard:
A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN):
A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of m ...