OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the engine oil level. (See ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
7. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
8. Inspect the oil pressure. (See OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION.)


Oil Pump Sprocket Removal / Installation Note
Install the SST
to the oil pump sprocket to stop the oil pump from turn in.

Oil pan
Cooling systemMazda 6 Service Manual: Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is designed only for emergency use and should
be used only for VERY short periods. Temporary spare tires should NEVER be used
for long drives or extended periods.
WARNING
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Reassembly
Standard values, such as torques and certain adjustments, must be
strictly observed in the reassembly of all parts.
If removed, these parts should be replaced with new ones:
- Oil seals
- Gaskets
- O-rings
- Lockwashers
- Cotter pins
- Nylon nuts
Depen ...