Mazda 6 Service Manual: Thermostat
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the plug hole plate.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)
4. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
5. Remove the washer tank.
6. Remove the P/S oil pump.
Note
- Remove the P/S oil pump with hoses and pipe still connected.
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
10. Inspect the engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION.)
THERMOSTAT INSPECTION
Inspect the thermostat for the following.
- Closed valve in room temperature
- Opening temperature and lift of the valve
- If not as specified, replace the thermostat.
Radiator
RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the cooling fan. (See COOLING FAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATI ...
Water pump
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolt to remove the d ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel hub, hub spindle pre-inspection
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the
wheel bearing play.
Maximum wheel bearing play
0.05 mm {0.002 in}
3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace a ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Exterior Care
The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition
and methods of application.
Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if
proper care is not taken.
Here are some examples of possible damage, with tips on how to prevent th ...