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
- Depending on location:
- Sealant and gaskets, or both, should be applied to specified locations. When sealant is applied, parts should be installed before sealant hardens to prevent leakage.
- Oil should be applied to the moving components of parts.
- Specified oil or grease should be applied at the prescribed locations (such as oil seals) before reassembly.
Cleaning of parts
All parts to be reused should be carefully and thoroughly cleaned in the
appropriate method.
Warning
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out
causing injury t ...
Adjustment
Use suitable gauges and/or testers when making adjustments.
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Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Mass air flow (maf) sensor inspection
Voltage Inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
1. Visually inspect for the following on the MAF sensor.
Damage
Cracks
Terminal bends
Terminal rust
- If any of the above are found, replace the MAF sensor.
- If the MAF PID value is out of specifi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive belt auto tensioner inspection
1. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the
operational direction.
Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
3. Turn the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it
rotates smoothly ...