Specification (Unloaded)*1
Normal
Elevated*3
*1 : Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2 : Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
*3 : Distance between wheel center and fender brim is 402 mm {15.8 in} (reference value).
Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment
1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Turn the tie rods to equalize the length L.
Maximum left/right difference 3 mm {0.12 in}
4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.
Tightening torque 68.6-98.0 N·m
{7.00-9.99 kgf·m, 50.6-72.2 ft·lbf}
6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.
Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Center the steering wheel and confirm that the vehicle wheels/tires are pointing straight.
2. Loosen the left and right tie-rod end locknuts and turn the tie-rods equally. Both tie rods are right threaded, so turning the right tie-rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left toward the rear increases toe-in.
Note
3. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque 68.6-98.0 N·m {7.00-9.99 kgf·m, 50.6-72.2 ft·lbf}
4. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Airflow mode actuator inspection
1. Connect battery positive voltage to terminal D or F and ground to terminal
F or D of the airflow mode actuator.
2. Verify that the airflow mode actuator operates as shown below.
If not as specified, replace the airflow mode actuator.
3. Verify that the resistance between the ter ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Gracenote Database
When a USB device is connected to this unit and the audio is played, the album
name, artist name, genre and title information are automatically displayed if there
is a match in the vehicle's database compilation to the music being played. The
information stored in this device uses database inf ...