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: Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should
be used only for VERY short periods. Temporary spare tires should NEVER be used
for long drives or extended periods.
WARNING
Do n ...
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 ...