Mazda 6 Service Manual: Towing
- Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
- A towed vehicle should have its front wheels off the ground. If excessive damage or other conditions prevent this, use wheel dollies.
- When towing with the rear wheels on the ground, release the parking brake.
Caution
- Do not tow the vehicle backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
Caution
- Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
Caution
- Do not use the hook loops under the front and rear for towing. They are designed ONLY for tying down the vehicle when it is being transported. Using them for towing will damage the bumper.
Towing
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Towing hooks
Caution
The towing hooks should be used only in an emergency (to get the
vehicle out of a ditch or a snow bank, for example).
When using the towing hooks, always pull the cable or chain in a ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Automatic transaxle removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the aircleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.
5. Remove the under cover.
6. Remove the steering gear and power steering pipe. (See ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel alignment pre-inspection
1. Inspect the tire inflation, and adjust to the recommended pressure as
necessary.
2. Inspect the front wheel bearing play and correct it if necessary. (See
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection.)
3. Inspect the wheel and tire runouts. (See SUSPENSION.)
4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkag ...