Basic flow of troubleshooting
DTC troubleshooting flow (on-board diagnostic)
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are important hints for repairing malfunctions that are difficult to simulate.
Perform the specific DTC diagnostic inspection to quickly and accurately diagnose the malfunction.
The on-board diagnostic function is used during inspection. When a DTC is shown specifying the cause of a malfunction, continue the diagnostic inspection according to the items indicated by the on-board diagnostic function.
Diagnostic index
The diagnostic index lists the symptoms of specific malfunctions. Select the symptoms related or most closely relating to the malfunction.
Quick diagnosis chart (If mentioned)
The quick diagnosis chart lists diagnosis and inspection procedures to be performed specifically relating to the cause of the malfunction.
Symptom troubleshooting
Symptom troubleshooting quickly determines the location of the malfunction according to symptom type.
Procedures for Use
Using the basic inspection (section K)
Using the DTC troubleshooting flow
Using the diagnosis index
Using the quick diagnosis chart
Using the symptom troubleshooting
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with different types
of tires is dangerous. I ...