Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive belt replacement
1. Remove the splash shield (RH).
2. Turn the center of the tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension to the drive belt.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Reinstall the drive belt or install a new drive belt.
5. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceeds the limit. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
- If it exceeds the limit, replace the drive belt.
6. Install the splash shield (RH).
Drive belt inspection
Note
Front and water pump drive belt deflection/tension inspection is
not necessary because of the use of the front drive belt auto tensioner.
Front Drive Belt
Verify that the drive belt au ...
Drive belt auto tensioner inspection
1. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the
operational direction.
Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necess ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front brake (disc) inspection
Brake Judder Repair Hint
Description
Brake judder concern has the following 3 characteristics:
Steering wheel vibration
Steering wheel vibrates in the direction of its rotation. This characteristic
is most noticeable when applying brakes at a vehicle speed of 100-140 km/h
{62.1-86.8 mph}.
F ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Fog Lights (Some models)
The fog lights can be turned on with the ignition switched ON and the headlights
turned on.
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. The fog lights will improve visibility
at night and during foggy conditions.
The fog lights turn on when the fog light switch is turned to the
position and t ...