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: Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with different types
of tires is dangerous. I ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Cowl panel removal/installation
1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND
BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the cowl grille.
3. Remove the windshield wiper motor. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the re ...