Mazda 6. Manual - part 93

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GI

Repair procedure

1. Most repair operations begin with an overview illustration. It identifies the components, shows how the parts fit 

together and describes visual part inspection. However, only removal/installation procedures that need to be 
performed methodically have written instructions.

2. Expendable parts, tightening torques and symbols for oil, grease, and sealant are shown in the overview 

illustration. In addition, symbols indicating parts requiring the use of special service tools or equivalent are also 
shown.

3. Procedure steps are numbered and the part that is the main point of that procedure is shown in the illustration 

with the corresponding number. Occasionally, there are important points or additional information concerning a 
procedure. Refer to this information when servicing the related part.

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SYMBOLS

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• There are eight symbols indicating oil, grease, fluids, sealant, and SST or equivalent use. These symbols show 

application points or use of these materials during service.

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ADVISORY MESSAGES

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• You'll find several Warnings, Cautions, Notes, Specifications and Upper and Lower Limits in this manual.

Warning

• A Warning indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

Caution

• A Caution indicates a situation in which damage to the vehicle or parts could result if the caution is ignored.

Note

• A Note provides added information that will help you to complete a particular procedure.

Specification

• The values indicate the allowable range when performing inspections or adjustments.

Upper and lower limits

• The values indicate the upper and lower limits that must not be exceeded when performing inspections or 

adjustments.

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Symbol

Meaning

Kind

Apply oil

New appropriate 
engine oil or gear 
oil

Apply brake fluid

New appropriate 
brake fluid

Apply automatic 
transaxle/
transmission fluid

New appropriate 
automatic
transaxle/
transmission fluid

Apply grease

Appropriate 
grease

Apply sealant

Appropriate 
sealant

Apply petroleum 
jelly

Appropriate 
petroleum jelly

Replace part

O-ring, gasket, 
etc.

Use SST or 
equivalent

Appropriate tools

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GI

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

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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.

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Procedures for Use
Using the basic inspection (section K)

• Perform the basic inspection procedure before symptom troubleshooting.

• Perform each step in the order shown.

• The reference column lists the location of the detailed procedure for each basic inspection.

• Although inspections and adjustments are performed according to the reference column procedures, if the 

cause of the malfunction is discovered during basic inspection, continue the procedures as indicated in the 
remarks column.

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