1. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (See FRONT AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the steering gear and linkage, and pipe assembly installation bolts from the front crossmember, then suspend the steering gear and linkage with a cable.
Tightening torque
Steering gear and linkage: 74.4-104.8 N·m {7.857-10.68 kgf·m, 54.88-77.29 ft·lbf}
Pipe assembly: 7.8-10.8 N·m {79.6-110.0 kgf·cm, 69.1-95.5 in·lbf}
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Adjust the headlight zeroset. (See HEADLIGHT ZEROSET.)
9. Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
No.1 Engine Mount Center Bolt Removal Note
1. Suspend the engine using the SST
.
2. Remove the No.1 engine mount center bolt.
Crossmember Bracket Removal Note
Warning
1. Support the crossmember component with a jack and remove the nuts.
2. Remove the crossmember bracket.
Front Crossmember Bushing Removal Note
1. Mark the crossmember as shown in the figure (rear upper side only).
2. Remove the bushings using screw driver (-), being care not to damage the front crossmember.
Front Crossmember Bushing Installation Note
1. Set the bushings as shown in the figure.
2. Install the bushing onto the crossmember using the SSTs
.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road
and out of the way of tr ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Instrument cluster input/output check mode
Note
In this mode, it is possible to check the items in the following
chart.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Note
Diagnostic trouble codes which are not listed may be indicated,
but they cannot be inspected.
The diagnostic trouble codes are displayed in numerical order.
(While ...