Mazda 6 Service Manual: General procedures
PRECAUTION (SUSPENSION)
Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
When a wheel is installed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}.
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after the vehicle has been lowered and unloaded.
Note
- Unloaded: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified levels. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
Brake Lines Disconnection/Connection
Caution
- Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately.
1. Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the SST
(49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST
combination. (See TORQUE FORMULAS.)
2. If any brake line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Power Steering Components Removal/Installation
If any power steering fluid line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add ATF M-III
or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II
), bleed the fluid line, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Wheel alignment
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Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front shock absorber inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Inspect the rubber bushing for deterioration and wear.
4. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the
operational force does not change and that there is no unusual nois ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Disconnection of the negative battery cable
Before beginning any work, turn the ignition switch to LOCK position,
then disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute
to allow the backup power supply of the SAS unit to deplete its stored
power. Disconnecting the battery cable will delete the memories of the
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