Mazda 6 Service Manual: Symptom troubleshooting item table

Basic inspection

Quick diagnosis chart

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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 ...

Mazda 6 Service Manual: Variable air duct (vad) shutter valve inspection (l3)
1. Remove the air cleaner case. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) 2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VAD shutter valve actuator. 3. Connect a vacuum pump to the VAD shutter valve actuator. 4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves. If the rod dose not move, replace the a ...