Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Government and local laws must be followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its drive wheels (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 pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle.
- Do not tow with sling-type equipment. This could damage your vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed equipment.
Emergency Towing
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Tiedown Hooks (Some models)
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown eyelets for towing the vehicle. They
have been designed only for securing the vehicle to a transport vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for an ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Steering wheel and column inspection
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.
If the play exceeds the specification, either the steering joints are
worn or the backlash of the stee ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Clock spring inspection
1. Remove the clock spring.
2. Inspect for continuity between the clock spring terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the clock spring.
Note
When the vehicle-side connector of clock spring is disconnected,
the terminals 1A,1B, 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent ...