OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove the engine front cover. (See TIMING CHAIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
8. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
Oil Pan Installation Note
1. Use a square ruler to unite the oil pan and the cylinder block junction side on the engine front cover side.
2. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pressure switch threads as shown.
3. Tighten the bolts in the order shown.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Dtc table
Note
Perform the following if the security light stays on:
- If gasoline engine stalls, go to symptom troubleshooting NO.11
ENGINE STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK/JERK,
HESITATION/STUMBLE, SURGES in. (See NO.11 ENGINE STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE RUNS
ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK/J ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Stabilizer control link inspection
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable allen so ...