1. Inspect the tire inflation, and adjust to the recommended pressure as necessary.
2. Inspect the front wheel bearing play and correct it if necessary. (See Wheel Bearing Play Inspection.)
3. Inspect the wheel and tire runouts. (See SUSPENSION.)
4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness.
5. Shake the vehicle to inspect the operation of the shock absorbers.
Note
6. Measure the height from the center of the wheel to the fender brim. The difference between the left and right measurement must not exceed 10 mm {0.39 in}.

Wheel alignment
Front wheel alignmentMazda 6 Service Manual: Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The
sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss
of vehicle control and an accident.
When dri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Washer fluid-level sensor inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the washer tank. (See WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3. Insoect for continuity between the washer fluid-level sensor terminals
using an ohmmeter.
4. Verify that the windshield washer motor operates.
If not as specified, replace the ...