Mazda 6 Service Manual: Master cylinder removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
R.H.D.
L.H.D.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Master Cylinder Installation Note
Caution
- Always install the gasket of the power brake unit push rod before performing measurement inspections or adjustments.
1. Install the SST
to the power brake unit as shown, and tighten within the specified torque.
Tightening torque 9.8-16.0 N·m {100-163 kgf·cm, 87-141 in·lbf}
2. Using a vacuum gauge, create a vacuum pressure of 66.7 kPa {500 mmHg, 19.7 inHg}
in the power brake unit.
3. Using calipers, measure dimension L as shown.
Specification
22.7 mm{8.94 in}
4. If dimension L is not within the specification as shown, remove SST
(49 E043 001) and use SST
(49 B043 004) to adjust the length of the push rod while using SST
(E043 003A) to keep the push rod from rotating.
5. Remove the SSTs
, replace SST
(49 E043 001) and measure dimension L again.
6. Install the master cylinder to the power brake unit.
Caution
- If after installing the master cylinder, air does not bleed properly from the brake lines even after performing air bleeding, brake drag occurs or other characteristics are present, it is possible that the master cylinder piston is jammed against the power brake unit. If air cannot be bled properly, brake drag exists or other malfunctions occur, remove the master cylinder and reinstall properly.
Brake pedal removal/installation
1. For ATX model, remove the lock unit with brake switch (R.H.D. only).
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Brake switch Installation Note ...
Fluid level sensor inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the sensor connector.
3. Inspect for continuity between terminals of fluid level sensor.
If not as specified, replace the fluid level sens ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a direction opposite to the direction selected
by the selector lever: Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector
lever in a forward position, or do not let the vehicle move forward with the selector
lever in the reverse position. Otherwise, t ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manually Shifting Up
You can shift gears up by operating the selector lever or the steering shift
switches (some models).
M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6
Using selector lever
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the selector lever back (+) once.
Using steering shift switch (some models)
To ...