Mazda 6 Service Manual: Joint shaft pre-inspection
1. Verify that the joint shaft is not twisted or cracked.
- Replace it as necessary.
2. Turn the joint shaft by hand and verify that the bearing rotates smoothly and freely.
- Replace it as necessary.
Drive shaft
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Joint shaft removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable tumble control system (vtcs) shutter valve actuator inspection
1. Remove the air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VTCS shutter valve actuator.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VTCS shutter valve actuator.
4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.
If the rod dose not move, replace the intake ...
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 ...