Warning
1. Clamp a shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2-3 mm {0.08-0.12 in}
hole at a point 20-30 mm {0.8-1.2 in}
from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
3. Turn the hole downwards.
4. The oil can be collected by moving the piston rod several times up and down and cutting the tube at the end.
5. Dispose of waste oil according to the waste disposal law.
Note
Shock absorber oil is mineral oil.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil pressure switch inspection
Caution
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the
connector when disconnecting it.
On-vehicle Inspection (harness inspection)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Nonreturn valve inspection
1. Remove the fuel pump unit. (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank.
Note
Nonreturn valve is integrated in the fuel tank.
The nonreturn valve is normally closed by the spring force.
3. Verify that the nonreturn valve is closed.
If the nonretu ...