Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starter inspection
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.
- If not, inspect the following.
- 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.
- If not as specified, replace the starter.
Specification
Starter removal/installation
Warning
When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with starter
terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and
damage to the electrical component ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clock spring adjustment
Note
The adjustment procedure is also specified on the caution label of
the clock spring.
1. Set the front wheels straight ahead.
Caution
The clock spring will break if over-wound. Do not forcibly turn
the clock spring.
2. Turn the clock spring clockwise until it stops.
3. Tu ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front fog light aiming
1. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
2. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
3. Seat one person in the drivers seat.
4. Position the vehicle 3 m {10 ft} in front of a white screen.
5. While adjusting one fog light, mask the other.
6. Start the engine to cha ...