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Common Specifications & Procedures

MAZDA6 COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service HVAC TECHNICAL DATA
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in BASIC SYSTEM article.
Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Front) 174-202 Ft. Lbs. (235-274 N.m)
Battery BATTERY INSPECTION [MZR 2.5] or BATTERY INSPECTION [MZI 3.7 V6]
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications BRAKES TECHNICAL DATA
Torque
Front See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Rear See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Charging
Generator GENERATOR INSPECTION [MZR 2.5] or GENERATOR INSPECTION [MZI 3.7 V6]
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in CHARGING SYSTEM - [MZR 2.5] or CHARGING SYSTEM - [MZI 3.7 V6] articles.
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5) DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5]
3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6]
Belt Routing
2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5) See appropriate graphic under DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .
3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) See appropriate graphic under DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] .
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA [MZR 2.5] or ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA [MZI 3.7 V6]
Radiator Cap Pressure
2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5) 16-20 psi
3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) 14-18 psi
Thermostat R & I
2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5) THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5]
3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6]
Water Pump R & I
2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5) WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5]
3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6]
Engine Mechanical
2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5)
Compression COMPRESSION INSPECTION [MZR 2.5]
Oil Pressure 57.3-94.1 psi (395-649 kPa; 4.03-6.61 kg/cm2 ) at 3,000 RPM
Overhaul TECHNICAL DATA - [MZR 2.5]
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in MECHANICAL - [MZR 2.5] article.
3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7)
Compression COMPRESSION INSPECTION [MZI 3.7 V6]
Oil pressure 45-90 psi (310-621 kPa; 3.17-6.33 kg/cm2 ) at 2,000 RPM
Overhaul TECHNICAL DATA - [MZI 3.7 V6]
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in MECHANICAL - [MZI 3.7 V6] article.
 
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque
2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5) 80-85 Ft. Lbs. (108-116 N.m)
3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) 53.9-64.1 Ft. Lbs. (73-87 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5) 63-73 psi (430-510 kPa; 4.4-5.2 kg/cm
3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) 55-65 psi (375-450 kPa; 3.9-4.5 kg/cm
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure For 2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5), see FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTOR [MZR 2.5] .
For 3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7), see FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION [MZI 3.7 V6] .
Fuel Filter Location and R & I Fuel filter is an integral attachment of Fuel Pump Unit assembly. see FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] or FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] .
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) The 2.5L and 3.7L engines are equipped with coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) The 2.5L and 3.7L engines are equipped with coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5) (LFG1 18 110 (ILTR5A-13G), L3Y2 18 110)
Gap Standard: 0.0493-0.0570 in. (1.25-1.45 mm)
New spark plug: 0.0493-0.0531 in. (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque 89-123 In. Lbs. (10-14 N.m)
3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) (Motorcraft (AYFS 22FM)
Gap 0.051-0.057 in. (1.29-1.45 mm)
Torque 80-177 In. Lbs. (9-20 N.m)
Starting
Starter
2.5L STARTER INSPECTION [MZR 2.5]
3.7L STARTER INSPECTION [MZI 3.7 V6]
Torque
2.5L See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in STARTING SYSTEM - [MZR 2.5] article.
3.7L See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in STARTING SYSTEM - [MZI 3.7 V6] article.
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications
Front FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Rear REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in WHEEL ALIGNMENT article.
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 65-87 Ft. Lbs. (88-118 N.m)