Mazda 6 Service Manual: Advisory messages
- You'll find several Warnings, Cautions, Notes, Specifications and Upper and Lower Limits in this manual.
Warning
- A Warning indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
Caution
- A Caution indicates a situation in which damage to the vehicle or parts could result if the caution is ignored.
Note
- A Note provides added information that will help you to complete a particular procedure.
Specification
- The values indicate the allowable range when performing inspections or adjustments.
Upper and lower limits
- The values indicate the upper and lower limits that must not be exceeded when performing inspections or adjustments.
Symbols
There are eight symbols indicating oil, grease, fluids, sealant, and SST
or equivalent use. These symbols show application points or use of these
materials during service.
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Troubleshooting procedure
Basic flow of troubleshooting
DTC troubleshooting flow (on-board diagnostic)
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are important hints for repairing
malfunctions that are difficult to simulate.
Perfo ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Knock sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following test only when directed.
Resistance Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the knock sensor terminals A and B using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the knock sens ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (rear) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (rear) from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable allen socket and a
torque wrench.
If not within the specif ...