Mazda 6 Service Manual: Air bleeding
1. Inspect the fluid level. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.)
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the engine not running.
4. Reinspect the fluid level.
- If it has dropped, add fluid.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the fluid level stabilizes.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Start the engine and let it idle.
8. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times.
9. Verify that the fluid is not foamy and that the fluid level has not dropped.
- If the fluid level has dropped, add fluid as necessary and repeat Steps 8 and 9.
Power steering fluid inspection
Fluid Level Inspection
1. Inspect the power steering fluid level.
Add fluid to the specified level as necessary.
Fluid specification
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)
Fluid Leakage I ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
Keep it securely mounted.
Keep the top clean and dry.
Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of water and baking
soda.
If th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Caliper (front) disassembly/assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of removal.
Piston Disassembly Note
Caution
Blow the compressed air slowly to prevent the piston from suddenly
popping out.
1. Place a piece of wood in the caliper, then blow compressed air through ...