Rack Inspection
1. Inspect the rack for cracking, damage, and tooth wear. Replace it as necessary.
2. Measure the runout of the rack.
Runout
Near point A: 0.15 mm {0.006 in} max.Near point B: 0.20 mm {0.008 in} max.
3. If not within the specification, replace the rack.
Tie-rod End Inspection
1. Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and boot cracks. Replace it as necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness. Replace the tie-rod end as necessary.
3. Rotate the ball joint five times.
4. Measure the rotation torque of the ball joint using the SST
and a pull scale.
Rotation torque
0.4-2.7 N·m {3.5-27.5 kgf·cm, 3.1-23.8 in·lbf} Pull scale reading
3.4-25.5 N {0.35-2.60 kgf, 0.8-5.7 lbf}
5. If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
Tie rod Inspection
1. Inspect the tie rod for bending and damage. Replace it as necessary.
2. Inspect the ball joint for looseness. Replace the tie rod as necessary.
3. Swing the tie rod five times.
4. Measure the swinging torque using a pull scale.
Swinging torque
0.1-4.0 N·m {1-40.7 kgf·cm, 0.9-35.3 in·lbf} Pull scale reading
0.6-24.5 N {0.06-2.49 kgf, 0.2-5.50 lbf}
5. If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop, then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn
skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is
pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is re ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Sunroof motor inspection
Motor
1. Remove the sunroof motor.
2. Apply battery positive voltage to the sunroof motor terminals and inspect
the operation of the sunroof motor.
If not as specified, replace the sunroof motor.
Limit Switch
1. Remove the headliner. (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Verify t ...