On-Vehicle Installation
Caution

1. Install the accumulator springs and accumulators into the transaxle case.


2. Install the control valve body component.
Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N·m
{80-110 kgf·cm, 70-95 in·lbf}Bolt length (measured from below the head) B: 40 mm {1.575 in}
No mark: 70 mm {2.756 in}

3. Install the oil strainer.
4. Match the harness colors, then connect the solenoid connector and TFT
sensor connector.

5. Install the ground.
Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N·m {80-110 kgf·cm, 70-95 in·lbf}

6. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.

7. Install the oil pan.
Tightening torque 6-8 N·m {62-81 kgf·cm, 53-70 in·lbf}
8. Install the crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9. Install the front tires and splash shield.
10. Install the under cover.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Add ATF and with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
13. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
14. Carry out the road test. (See ROAD TEST.)
Control valve body removal
Oil cooler flushingMazda 6 Service Manual: Power steering pressure (psp) switchinspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
Continuity Inspection
1. Inspect the following if the power steering is inoperative (See POWER
STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.):
Power steering fluid level
Power steering fluid leakage
Power steering fluid pressure
2. Disconne ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Tiedown Hooks (Some models)
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets for towing the vehicle. They
have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose could result in the vehicle being damaged.
Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eye ...