Mazda 6 Service Manual: Torque formulas
- When using a torque wrench-SST
or equivalent combination, the written torque must be recalculated due to the extra length that the SST
or equivalent adds to the torque wrench.
Recalculate the torque using the following formulas. Choose the formula that applies to you.
A : The length of the SST
past the torque wrench drive
L : The length of the torque wrench
Hose clamps
When reinstalling, position the hose clamp in the original location on
the hose and squeeze the clamp lightly with large pliers to ensure a good
fit.
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Vise
When using a vise, put protective plates in the jaws of the vise to
prevent damage to parts.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Three-way catalytic converter (twc) inspection
Note
Make sure that no HO2S DTCs have been detected. If detected, this
inspection is not applicable for TWC inspection.
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent and monitor PIDs as following.
Monitor the right TWC using O2S11 PID for upstream HO2S and O2S12 PID
for downstream HO2S.
2. Be ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The
sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss
of vehicle control and an accident.
When dri ...