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 linkage for excessive looseness.
5. Shake the vehicle to inspect the operation of the shock absorbers.
Note
- The vehicle must be on level ground and unloaded.
- Unloaded: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
6. Measure the height from the center of the wheel to the fender brim. The difference between the left and right measurement must not exceed 10 mm {0.39 in}.
Wheel alignment
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Front wheel alignment
Specification (Unloaded)*1
Normal
Elevated*3
*1 : Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack
and tools are in designated position.
*2 : Difference between left an ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Power outside mirror inspection
1. Disconnect the power outside mirror connector.
2. Apply battery positive voltage to the power outside mirror terminals and
inspect the operation of the power outside mirror.
If not as specified, replace the power outside mirror.
3. Inspect for continuity between the power outside mi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Intake-air system removal/installation
Warning
When the engine and intake-air system are hot, they can badly
burn. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the
intake-air system.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious
injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from ...