Mazda 6 Service Manual: Removal of parts

Mazda 6 Service Manual / General information / Fundamental procedures / Removal of parts

While correcting a problem, also try to determine its cause. Begin work only after first learning which parts and subassemblies must be removed and disassembled for replacement or repair. After removing the part, plug all holes and ports to prevent foreign material from entering.

Disconnection of the negative battery cable

Before beginning any work, turn the ignition switch to LOCK position, then disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for more than 1 minute to allow the backup power supply of the SAS un ...

Disassembly

If the disassembly procedure is complex, requiring many parts to be disassembled, all parts should be marked in a place that will not affect their performance or external appearance and ident ...

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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage removal/installation
Caution Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...

Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering shaft inspection
1. Inspect the following. (1) Column bearing for damage (2) Steering shaft length Replace the steering shaft component as necessary. Length 211.6 mm {8.3 in} 2. Inspect the tilt and telescope operation (1) Verify that the adjusting lever moves smoothly from unlock posit ...