Mazda 6 2002 Workshop Manual page 41

Maintenance Item
Steering operation & linkages
Power steering fluid & lines
Power steering fluid
Power steering system & hoses
Steering & front suspension
Steering operation & gear housing
Steering linkages tie rod ends & arms
Front & rear suspension ball joints
Manual transmission/transale oil
Automatic transale oil level
Automatic transmission/transale fluid level
Automatic transmission/transale fluid
Front & rear differential oil
Rear differential oil
Transfer oil
Upper arm shafts (for B-Series)
Front & rear wheel bearing grease
Propeller shaft joints (with grease nipple)
Driveshaft dust boots
Wheel nuts
Bolts & nuts on chassis & body
Bolts & nuts on seats
Body condition
(for rust, corrosion & perforation)
Ehaust system heat shields
Tires
(including spare tire)
(with inflation pressure adjustment)
Hinges & catches
Seat belts
Rear suspension uni-ball & sliding rubber
bushing (for RX-7)
Underside of vehicle
Road test
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Refrigerant amount
Compressor operation
Cabin air filter
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Check steering wheel free play, hard steering, and operation noise. Check
linkages, boots and ball joints condtion. Check grease or gear oil.
Check fluid level and lines for improper attachment, leakage, cracks,
damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
Check fluid level.
Check lines for improper attachment, leakage, cracks, damage, loose
connections, chafing and deterioration.
Check free play of steering system, inspect shock absorbers for correct
damping force, oil leakage, damage and looseness, and inspect coil
springs, arms, links and stabilizer for damage and looseness.
Check that the steering wheel has the specified play. Be sure to check for
changes, such as ecessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease/gear oil
leakage.
Check ball joint, dust cover and other components for looseness, wear,
damage and grease leakage.
Inspect for grease leakage, cracks, damage and looseness.
Check oil level and inspect for leakage.
Replace manual transmission/transale oil.
Check oil level.
Check fluid level.
Replace automatic transmission/transale fluid.
Check oil level and inspect for leakage.
Replace front & rear differential oil.
Check oil level and inspect for leakage.
Replace rear differential oil.
Check oil level and inspect for leakage.
Replace transfer oil.
Lubricate the upper arm shafts for looseness or damage.
Remove wheel bearing and replace the grease.
Lubricate propeller shaft joints.
Inspect for grease leakage, cracks, damage and looseness.
Tighten wheel nuts.
Tighten bolts and nuts fastening suspension components, members and
seat frames.
Move the seat back and forth and side to side to check for squeeking or
rattling. If there is any squeeking or rattling, retorque bolts and nuts
fastening seat frames.
Inspect body surface for paint damage, rust, corrosion and perforation.
Inspect for damage, corrosion, looseness of connections and gas leakage.
Check air pressure and inspect tires for tread wear, damage and cracks;
and wheels for damage and corrosion.
Lubricate hinges and catches of doors, trunk lid and hood.
Inspect seat belt webbing for scratches, tears and wear, and check anchor
bolt tightness.
Inspect for cracks, damage and looseness.
Inspect underside of vehicle (floor pans, frames, fuel lines, around ehaust
system, etc.) for damage and corrosion.
Check brake operation/clutch operation/steering control/operation of meters
and gauges/squeaks, rattles or unusual noises/engine general
performance/emergency locking retractors.
Check refrigerant amount.
Check compressor operation, and inspect for noise, oil leakage, cracks and
refrigerant leakage.
Replace cabin air filter.
Specific Work Required