On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any noise.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring harness and the ignition switch.
No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown.

3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
Specification

Starter removal/installation
ClutchMazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch pedal adjustment
Clutch Pedal Height
Measure the distance from the upper surface of the pedal pad to the carpet.
If not as specified, adjust the pedal height by turning adjustment bolt
B and locknut A.
Pedal height(with carpet)
L.H.D.: 210-216 mm {8.27-8.50 in}
R.H.D.: 209-215 mm {8.23-8.46 in}
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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 ...