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: Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage
boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a
sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with no lid: Putting articles
in storage sp ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel hub bolt replacement
1. Remove the hub bolt using the SSTs.
Note
If the dust cover interferes with the wheel hub bolt and the wheel
hub bolt cannot be removed, tap the part shown in the figure with a chisel
lightly and bend the processing point back to the steering knuckle side.
2. Install the hub bolt i ...