Mazda 6 Service Manual: Hose clamps

Mazda 6 Service Manual / General information / Fundamental procedures / Hose clamps

When reinstalling, position the hose clamp in the original location on the hose and squeeze the clamp lightly with large pliers to ensure a good fit.

Rubber parts and tubing

Prevent gasoline or oil from getting on rubber parts or tubing. ...

Torque formulas

When using a torque wrench-SST or equivalent combination, the written torque must be recalculated due to the extra length that the SST or equivalent adds to the torque wrench. Recalculate t ...

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