Steering Wheel Play Inspection
With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, gently turn the steering wheel to the left and right and verify that the play is within the specification.
Play
0-30 mm {0-1.18 in}
Steering Wheel Looseness Inspection
Move the steering wheel as shown in the figure to inspect for column bearing wear, steering shaft joint play, steering wheel looseness, and column looseness.
Steering Wheel Effort Inspection
Inspect the following points:
2. With the vehicle on a hard, level surface, put the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
3. Remove the air bag module.
Warning
4. Start the engine and warm the power steering fluid to 5060 ° C {122140 ° F}.
5. Measure the steering wheel effort using a torque wrench.
- No air in steering system
- No fluid leakage at hose or connectors
- Function of oil pump and steering gear
Steering wheel effort 7.8 N·m {80 kgf·cm, 58 in·lbf} max.
Note
- Road conditions, such as dry or wet, and asphalt or concrete.
- Tire conditions, such as brand, wear, and tire pressure.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Battery Recharging
NOTE
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
To disconnect the battery, remove the negative cable first. Install it
last when connecting the battery.
Be sure to remove the caps before recharging the battery.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit
For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows:
When the selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear
is shifted.
Shift up
The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than the speed limit.
Shift down
The gear d ...