Mazda 6 Service Manual: Torque formulas
- When using a torque wrench-SST
or equivalent combination, the written torque must be recalculated due to the extra length that the SST
or equivalent adds to the torque wrench.
Recalculate the torque using the following formulas. Choose the formula that applies to you.
A : The length of the SST
past the torque wrench drive
L : The length of the torque wrench
Hose clamps
When reinstalling, position the hose clamp in the original location on
the hose and squeeze the clamp lightly with large pliers to ensure a good
fit.
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Vise
When using a vise, put protective plates in the jaws of the vise to
prevent damage to parts.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Valve clearance adjustment
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the tire (RH).
3. Remove the splash shield (RH).
4. Remove the spark plugs. (See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the high-tension lead.
6. Remove the oil control valve (OCV) connector.
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Air bleeding
Caution
Maintain the fluid level in the reservoir tank properly while
bleeding the air.
Specified fluid
Note
The brakes should be bled whenever a brake line is disconnected.
If a hydraulic line is disconnected at the master cylinder, start at the
slave cylinder farthest from t ...