Mazda 6 Service Manual: Reassembly
- Standard values, such as torques and certain adjustments, must be strictly observed in the reassembly of all parts.
- If removed, these parts should be replaced with new ones:
- Oil seals
- Gaskets
- O-rings
- Lockwashers
- Cotter pins
- Nylon nuts
- Depending on location:
- Sealant and gaskets, or both, should be applied to specified locations. When sealant is applied, parts should be installed before sealant hardens to prevent leakage.
- Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts.
- Specified oil or grease should be applied at the prescribed locations (such as oil seals) before reassembly.
Cleaning of parts
All parts to be reused should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned in the
appropriate method.
Warning
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out
causing injury t ...
Adjustment
Use suitable gauges and/or testers when making adjustments.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Three-way catalytic converter (twc) inspection
Note
Make sure that no HO2S DTCs have been detected. If detected, this
inspection is not applicable for TWC inspection.
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent and monitor PIDs as following.
Monitor the right TWC using O2S11 PID for upstream HO2S and O2S12 PID
for downstream HO2S.
2. Be ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Radiator cap
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running, or when
the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out
and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be ve ...