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 and tighten the locknut to the specified torque and retest.
Rear axle
Wheel hub, hub spindle removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for temporarily switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being driven with the selector lever in the D
range.
While in direct mode, the D and M indication illuminate and the gear position
in use is illuminated. Direct mode is canceled ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Selector lever inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF).
2. With the brake pedal depressed, verify that there is a "click" at each
range when shifted.
3. Verify that the selector lever can be shifted.
4. Verify that there is a "click" at each position when shifted from P
position to L range.
5. Ver ...