Common Specs & Procedures Index
MAZDA 6 COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | HVAC-TECHNICAL DATA | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in BASIC HVAC SYSTEM | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | 174-202 Ft. Lbs. (235-274 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY INSPECTION [MZR 2.5] BATTERY INSPECTION [MZI 3.7 V6] |
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| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LR, RF, LF BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING |
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| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | BRAKE SYSTEM-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] | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | For 2.5L 4-Cyl. L5 - DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] For 3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) - DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] |
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| Drive Belt Routing | For 2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5) see appropriate graphic under DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] or For 3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) see appropriate graphic under DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE MECHANICAL [MZR 2.5] or TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE MECHANICAL [MZI 3.7 V6] | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 2.5L 4-Cyl. (L5) - 16-20 psi 3.7L V6 (MZI-3.7) - 14-18 psi |
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| 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 - ENGINE MECHANICAL [MZR 2.5] | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in ENGINE MECHANICAL [MZR 2.5] | ||
| 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 - ENGINE MECHANICAL [MZI 3.7 V6] | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in ENGINE MECHANICAL [MZI 3.7 V6] | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | For 2.5L, See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION [MZR 2.5] For 3.7L, See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION [MZI 3.7 V6] |
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| 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) | 2.5L and 3.7L engine are equipped with coil-on-plug ignition. | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | 2.5L and 3.7L engine 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) |
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| 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] |
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| Torque | 2.5L - See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in STARTING SYSTEM [MZR 2.5] 3.7L - See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in STARTING SYSTEM [MZI 3.7 V6] |
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| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
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| Torque | See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 65-87 Ft. Lbs. (88-118 N.m) | ||