2002 MAZDA 6 oil level

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ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTIONA6E661432040201Fluid Level Inspection
1. Inspect the power steering fluid level.
•Add fluid to the specified level as necessary.
Fluid specification
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
®II)
Fluid Leakage Inspection
Caution
•If the steering wheel is kept in the fully turned position for more than 5 seconds, the fluid
temperature will rise excessively and adversely affect the oil pump.
1. Start the engine and let it idle.
2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right to apply fluid pressure.
Note
•The points where fluid leakage may occur are indicated in the figure.
3. Inspect for fluid leakage.
•If fluid leakage is found, replace the related pipe or hose.
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
L.H.D.
ATX
MTX
R.H.D.
ATX
MTX MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
EXCEPT MZR-CD (RF Turbo)L.H.D
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8. Open the gauge valve fully and increase the
engine speed to 1,000—1,500 rpm.
9. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right,
then measure the fluid pressure generated at the
gear housing.
•If the pressure is not within the specification,
repair or replace the steering gear
component.
Caution
•If the steering wheel is kept in the fully
turned position for more than 5 seconds,
the fluid temperature will rise excessively
and adversely affect the oil pump.
Gear housing fluid pressure
(MPa {kgf/cm
2, psi})
10. Remove the SSTs. Install and tighten the pressure pipe to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
29.4—44.1 N·m {3.0—4.4 kgf·m, 22—32 ft·lbf}
11. Bleed the air from the system.
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE (MZR-CD (RF TURBO)) REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E661432960201
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 appropriate
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
L.H.D.
1. Remove the under cover and mud guard. (Left side)
2. Remove the front auto leveling sensor.
3. Separate the stabilizer control link. (shock absorber side)
4. Separate the front lower arm (front and rear) ball joint.
5. Remove the shock absorber bolt. (lower side)
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Inspect the toe-in.
9. Adjust the headlight zeroset.
Type Oil pump fluid pressure
2WD
(Except MZR-CD
(RF Turbo))10.80—11.29
{110.2—115.1, 1,567—1637}
MZR-CD
(RF Turbo)11.31—11.80
{115.4—120.3, 1,641—1,711}
4WD10.30—10.79
{105.1—110.0, 1,490—1,564}
THERMOMETER50—60
{122—140 }°
°F
GAUGE
OPEN VALVE
COMPLETELY
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SPECIFICATIONSA6E740201013203
*1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Fuel is full. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*
2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 °30'.*3: Distance between wheel center and fender brim is following. 4SD and 5HB front: 402 mm {15.82 in} (reference
value) 4SD and 5HB rear: 401 mm {15.78 in} (reference value), WGN (2WD) front: 405 mm {15.94 in}
(reference value) WGN (2WD) rear: 407 mm {16.02 in} (reference value)
Bold frames: New specifications
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Item Specification
New Mazda6 Current
Mazda6
GG (4SD, 5HB) GY (WGN 2WD) GY (WGN 4WD) GG (4SD, 5HB)
Engine type LF, MZR-CD
(RF Turbo) L8, LF, L3,
MZR-CD (RF Turbo) L3 L8, LF, L3
Fr o nt
suspension Type High-mount double wishbone (with double-pivoted lower arm(s))
Spring type Coil spring
Shock absorber type
Cylindrical, double-acting
(Low-pressure gas charged with rebound spring)
Stabilizer Type Torsion bar
Diameter (mm {in}) 23 {0.91}
Wheel
alignment
(Unloaded)*
1
Total toe-in (mm {in}) Tire: 2
±4 {0.08 ±0.16}, Rim inner: 1 ±3 {0.04 ±0.12}
(degree) 0 °11 ′±0°22 ′
Maximum
steering
angle inner
18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 36
°±3°
Except for above: 39 °±3°
outer 18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 30
°±3°
Except for above: 31 °±3°
Caster
angle*
2
(reference
value) normal 3
°47 ′±1° 3°40 ′±1° 3°35 ′±1° 3°47 ′±1°
elevated*33 °42' ±1° 3°35 ′±1° —3 °42' ±1 °
Camber
angle*
2
(reference
value) normal –0
°17 ′±1° –0°15 ′±1° –0°08 ′±1° –0°17 ′±1°
elevated*3–0 °10' ±1° –0°08 ′±1° —–0 °10' ±1°
Steering
axis
inclination
(reference
value) normal 5
°28 ′ 5°24 ′ 5°16 ′ 5°28 ′
elevated
*35 °18' 5 °16 ′ —5 °18'
Rear
suspension Type E-type multi-link
Spring type Coil spring
Stabilizer
Type Torsion bar
Diameter (mm {in})
4SD: 19 {0.75}
5HB: 18 {0.71}18 {0.71} 21 {0.83}
4SD: 19 {0.75}
5HB: 18 {0.71}
Shock absorber type Cylindrical,
double-acting
(Low-pressure gas charged) Cylindrical,
double-acting
(Low-pressure gas charged)/
(High-pressure
gas charged) Cylindrical,
double-acting
(High-pressure gas charged) Cylindrical,
double-acting
(Low-pressure gas charged)
Wheel
alignment
(Unloaded)*
1
Total toe-in (mm {in}) Tire: 2
±4 {0.08 ±0.16}, Rim inner: 1 ±3 {0.04 ±0.12}
(degree) 0 °11 ′±0°22 ′
Camber
angle*
2
normal –1 °13 ′±1° –1°06 ′±1° –1°03 ′±1° –1°13 ′±1°
elevated
*3–1 °05 ′±1° –0°58 ′±1° —–1 °05 ′±1°
Thrust angle (degree) 0 °±0°48 ′

REAR SUSPENSION
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SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEMA6E741601013201Outline
•The self-leveling suspension is a system that adjusts the vehicle height according the amount of vehicle load.
This system will raise the rear of a vehicle, lowered due to a load placed on it, to the designated load level
* after
the vehicle has been driven a certain distance.
•The vehicle height adjustment is performed using a gas-pressurized pump function built into the rear shock
absorber.
•For the vehicle height to return to the designated load level, the vehicle must be driven approx. 5—6 km {3.1—
3.7 miles} in city driving conditions. (Distance will vary due to load and road conditions.)
•A load amount of approx. 140—300 kg {308—660 lb} at the rear axle will cause the vehicle height to be raised,
and any weight over that will prevent the vehicle from returning to the designated load level.
*: Designated load level is defined as the level at which the vehicle is with: a full fuel tank; engine coolant and oil at
specified levels; spare tire, jack and tools in designated positions; and four people, weighing 55 kg {121 lb} each,
riding in the vehicle.
Construction
.
REAR SUSPENSION
5
4
3
6
1
2
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1 Outlet check valve
2 Pump chamber
3 Low-pressure chamber4 High-pressure chamber
5Piston
6 Inlet check valve

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REAR SUSPENSION
Operation
During leveling operation
•During shock absorber expansion, the inlet check valve opens due to negative pressure created in the pump
chamber, and oil is drawn into the pump chamber from the low-pressure chamber. During shock absorber
contraction, oil pressure in the pump chamber forces the outlet check valve to open, and oil in the pump
chamber flows through the pump cylinder into the high-pressure chamber. Due to this expansion and
contraction while driving, rod reaction force increases, and the vehicle height returns to the designated load
level. Also, similar to a regular shock absorber, damping is performed while driving with the damping valve.
.
Leveling operation completed
•When the vehicle height returns to the designated
load level, the volume of oil in the high-pressure
chamber increases and the piston rises. This
causes the pump chamber and the high-pressure
chamber to be connected at the pump rod notch,
and the expansion or contraction is completed.
.
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5
4
3
6
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2
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1 Pump chamber
2 Outlet check valve
3 Inlet check valve
4 Low-pressure chamber5 Damping valve
6 High-pressure chamber
7 Leveling operation (expansion)
8 Leveling operation (contraction)
1 Pump chamber
2Piston
3 Pump rod notch
4 High-pressure chamber
4
3
1
2
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During unloading of passengers and cargo
•When the vehicle height is higher than the
designated load level, oil flows back into the low-
pressure chamber from the high-pressure
chamber via the pump rod leveling port. As a
result, pressure in the high-pressure chamber
decreases, rod reaction force is reduced, and the
vehicle height returns to the designated load
level.
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SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATIONA6E740201013205•The following changes have been made since publication of the Mazda6 Workshop Manual (1730-1*-02C).
Front wheel alignment (WGN)
•Specifications have been added.
Rear wheel alignment (WGN)
•Specifications have been added.
Suspension control system (WGN)
•On-vehicle inspection procedure has been added.
Rear shock absorber (WGN)
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
•Disposal procedure has been added.
Rear stabilizer (4WD)
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
Trailing link (4WD)
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
Rear crossmember (4WD)
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
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1 Leveling port
2 Low-pressure chamber
3 High-pressure chamber
3
1
2
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WGN)A6E741201015201Specification (Unloaded)*1
2WD
*
1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 °30'.*3: Distance between wheel center and fender brim is 405 mm {15.94 in} (reference value).
4WD
*
1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 °30'.
Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment 1. Loosen the tie-rod end locknuts.
2. Remove the steering gear boot clamp.
3. Turn the tie rods to equalize the length L.
Maximum left/right difference3 mm {0.12 in}
4. Turn the tie rods equally to provide the correct maximum steering angle.
5. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts.
Tightening torque68.6—98.0 N·m {7.00—9.99 kgf·m, 50.6—72.2 ft·lbf}
6. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
7. Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the steering angle.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Item Fuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Maximum steering angle Inner
18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 36
°±3°
Except for above: 39 °±3°
Outer 18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 30
°±3°
Except for above: 31 °±3°
Total toe-in (mm {in}) Tire: 2
±4 {0.08 ±0.16}, Rim inner: 1 ±3 {0.04 ±0.12}
(degree) 0 °11 ′±0°22 ′
Caster angle
*2
(Reference value) normal 3
°30' ±1 ° 3°32' ±1 ° 3°34' ±1° 3°37' ±1° 3°40' ±1 °
elevated*33 °25' ±1 ° 3°27' ±1 ° 3°29' ±1° 3°32' ±1° 3°35' ±1 °
Camber angle
*2
(Reference value) normal -0
°14' ±1 ° -0°15' ±1°
elevated*3-0 °07' ±1 ° -0°08' ±1°
Steering axis inclination
(Reference value) normal 5
°24'
elevated
*35 °15' 5 °16'
Item Fuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Maximum steering angle Inner 39
°±3°
Outer 31 °±3°
Total toe-in (mm {in}) Tire: 2
±4 {0.08 ±0.16}, Rim inner: 1 ±3 {0.04 ±0.12}
(degree) 0 °11 ′±0°22 ′
Caster angle*
2 (reference value) 3
°25' ±1 ° 3°27' ±1 ° 3°29' ±1 ° 3°32' ±1 ° 3°35' ±1 °
Camber angle*
2(reference value) -0
°07' ±1 ° -0°08' ±1°
Steering axis inclination (reference value) 5 °15' 5 °16'
LEFT AND RIGHT DIFFERENCE
L
LESS THAN 3 mm {0.12 in}
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Total Toe-in Adjustment
1. Center the steering wheel and confirm that the vehicle wheels/tires are pointing straight.
2. Loosen the left and right tie-rod end locknuts and turn the tie-rods equally. Both tie rods are right threaded, so
turning the right tie-rod toward the front of the vehicle and the left toward the rear increases toe-in.
Note
•Turning both tie-rods one complete turn changes toe-in by about 6 mm {0.24 in} (0°36').
3. Tighten the tie-rod end locknuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
68.6—98.0 N·m {7.00—9.99 kgf·m, 50.6—72.2 ft·lbf}
4. Verify that the boot is not twisted, and install the boot clamp.
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REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WGN)A6E741201016201Specification (Unloaded)*1
2WD
*
1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.*3: Distance between wheel center and fender brim is 407 mm {16.02 in} (reference value).
4WD
*
1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
Note
•Adjust the toe-in after adjusting the camber.
Camber Adjustment
1. Loosen the cam nut on the lower arm.
2. Turn the adjusting cam bolt to provide the correct
camber angles as indicated.
3. Tighten the cam nut.
Tightening torque
86.2—116.6 N·m {8.80—11.88 kgf·m, 63.58—
85.99 ft·lbf}
ItemFuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Total toe-in(mm {in}) Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
(degree) 0°11′±0°22′
Camber angle
*2 normal–0°59′±1°–1°00′±1°–1°02′±1°–1°04′±1°–1°06′±1°
elevated
*3–0°52′±1°–0°53′±1°–0°55′±1°–0°56′±1°–0°58′±1°
Thrust angle 0°±0°48′
ItemFuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Total toe-in(mm {in}) Tire: 2±4 {0.08±0.16}, Rim inner: 1±3 {0.04±0.12}
(degree) 0°11′±0°22′
Camber angle*
2 –0°55′±1°–0°57′±1°–0°59′±1°–1°01′±1°–1°03′±1°
Thrust angle (degree) 0°±0°48′
Left wheel Right wheel
Positive direction ClockwiseCounter-
clockwise
Negative directionCounter-
clockwiseClockwise
LEFT SIDE
(VIEW FROM
FRONT OF THE
VEHICLE)
ADJUSTING
CAM BOLT
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