Mazda 6 Service Manual: General procedures
PRECAUTION (FRONT AND REAR AXLE)
Wheel and Tire Removal/Installation
1. The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}
Brake Line Disconnection/Connection
Caution
- Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid gets 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 any time during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Suspension Arm Removal/Installation
1. Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after vehicle has been lowered and unloaded.
Note
- Unloaded: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack, and tools are in designated position.
Front axle
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped
with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly
you must wear the seat belt properly.
Pretensioners:
When a collision is detected, the pretensioners deploy simultaneously with th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
The shift pattern of the transaxle is conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while shifting; then release it slowly.
Your vehicle is equipped with a device to prevent shifting to R (reverse) by mistake. Push the shift lever downward and shift to R.
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