technical data MAZDA 6 2002 Workshop Manual Suplement

CONTENTSMazda6
Workshop
Manual
Supplement
FOREWORD
This manual contains on-vehicle service
and diagnosis for the Mazda6.
For proper repair and maintenance,
a thorough familiarization with this manual
is important, and it should always be kept
in a handy place for quick and easy
reference.
All the contents of this manual, including
drawings and specifications, are the latest
available at the time of printing.
As modifications affecting repair or
maintenance occur, relevant information
supplementary to this volume will be made
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should be kept up-to-date.
Mazda Motor Corporation reserves
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APPLICATION:
This manual is applicable to vehicles
beginning with the Vehicle Identification
Numbers (VIN), and related materials shown
on the following page.There are explanation given only for the sections
marked with shadow ( ).
© 2002 Mazda Motor Corporation
PRINTED IN THE NETHERLANDS, JULY 2002
1749–1E–02G
Title Section
General Information
GI
EngineL8, LF, L3
B1
MZR–CD (RF Turbo)B2
Lubrication System
D
Cooling System
E
Fuel and Emission Control
SystemsL8, LF, L3
F1
MZR–CD (RF Turbo)F2
Engine Electrical System
G
Clutch
H
Manual TransaxleG35M
–RJ1
A65M
–RJ2
Automatic TransaxleFN4A
–ELK1
JA5AX
–ELK2
Propeller Shaft
L
Front and Rear Axles
M
Steering System
N
Braking System
P
Suspension
R
Body
S
Body Electrical System
T
Heater and Air Conditioner Systems
U
Technical Data
TD
Special Tools
ST

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TDTECHNICAL DATA
TECHNICAL DATA............................................. TD-2
ENGINE ............................................................ TD-2
LUBRICATION SYSTEM .................................. TD-2
COOLING SYSTEM .......................................... TD-3
FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM ........................................................ TD-3
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..................... TD-4
CLUTCH............................................................ TD-4
MANUAL TRANSAXLE ..................................... TD-4
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE............................... TD-5
PROPELLER SHAFT ........................................ TD-5
FRONT AND REAR AXLE ................................ TD-6
STEERING SYSTEM ........................................ TD-6
BRAKING SYSTEM .......................................... TD-7
SUSPENSION................................................... TD-7
BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ......................... TD-8
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
SYSTEMS ...................................................... TD-9

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TECHNICAL DATA
ENGINEA6E931001001201
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LUBRICATION SYSTEMA6E931001001202
TECHNICAL DATA
ItemSpecification
Diesel engine
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
MECHANICAL
Valve clearance
[engine cold](mm {in})IN0.12—0.18
{0.005—0.007}
(0.15±0.03 {0.006±0.0011})
EX0.32—0.38
{0.013—0.014}
(0.35±0.03 {0.014±0.0011})
Compression pressure(kPa {kgf/cm
2, psi}) [rpm]Standard3,500
{35.7, 507.7}
[250]
Minimum3,100
{31.6, 449.4}
[250]
Maximum difference
between cylinders196.1 {1.999, 28.44}
Cylinder head bolt length (mm {in})Standard 159.7—160.3 {6.288—6.311}
Maximum 161.0 {6.338}
Pushing distance of the front oil seal
(from the edge of the oil pump body)(mm {in})0—0.5
{0—0.019}
Pushing distance of the rear oil seal
(from the edge of the rear cover)(mm {in})0—0.5
{0—0.019}
Pushing distance of the camshaft oil seal
(from the edge of the cylinder head)(mm {in})0.5—1.5
{0.020—0.059}
Timing belt auto tensioner rod projection (free length) (mm {in})12.9—14.6
{0.508—0.574}
ItemSpecification
Diesel engine
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Oil pressure
(approximate quantity)
[oil temperature: 100°C {212°F}](kPa {kgf/cm
2, psi}) min [rpm]147 {1.5, 21} [1,000],
343 {3.5, 50} [3,000]
Oil capacity
(approximate quantity)Total (dry engine)
5.5 {5.8, 4.8}
(L {US qt, Imp qt})
Oil replacement
4.8 {5.1, 4.2}
(L {US qt, Imp qt})
Oil and oil filter replacement
5.0 {5.3, 4.4}
(L {US qt, Imp qt})

TECHNICAL DATA
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Recommended engine oil
Note
•The maintenance intervals on scheduled maintenance table (See GI–8 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
TABLE) can only be supported with the use of following oils.
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COOLING SYSTEMA6E931001001203
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FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMA6E931001001204
*1: Excludes temporary idle speed drop just after the electrical loads are turned on.
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ItemSpecification
Diesel engine
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Engine oil GradeAPI CF CD, CE, CF-4
ACEA B1 or B3
B3B3 or B4
Viscosity (SAE) 5W-30 10W-40 5W-30, 10W-30
RemarksMazda genuine Dexelia oil e.g. —
ItemSpecification
Diesel engine
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Coolant capacity (L {US qt, Imp qt}) 9.0 {9.5, 7.9}
Radiator capCap valve opening pressure
94—122
{0.96—1.24, 13.7—17.6}
(kPa {kgf/cm
2, psi})
ThermostatType Wax, bottom-bypass
Initial-opening temperature (°C {°F})80—84
{176—183}
Full-opening temperature (°C {°F}) 95 {203}
Full-open lift (mm {in}) More than 8.5 {0.33}
Cooling fan Motor Current (A)4.4—7.4 (Cooling fan motor No.1)
6.3—9.3 (Cooling fan motor No.2)
ItemEngine
L3 (4WD)
Idle speed
*1(rpm) 650—750 (700±50)
ItemEngine
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Idle speed (rpm) 725—825 (775±50)
Idle-up speed (rpm) When A/C is operated 725—825 (775±50)
Boost relief pressure (kPa {mmHg, inHg}) Approx. –14.5 {–108, –4.27}

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TECHNICAL DATA
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA6E931001001205
*1: Back-up current is the constant flow of current present (for the audio unit, clock, PCM, etc.) when the engine
switch is off and with the key removed.
*
2: Must not be 0 A.
*3: Cold area
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CLUTCHA6E931001024201
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MANUAL TRANSAXLEA6E931001024202
ItemSpecification
Diesel engine
MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
BatteryElectrolyte gravity 1.27—1.29
Back-up current*
1(mA) Max.20
Type
95D31L, 115D31L
*3
Test load chart (A) Battery type95D31L (64) 250
115D31L (70) *3320
Slow-charge (A)Battery type
(5-hour rate)95D31L (64) 6.5—8.0
115D31L (70)
*37.0—8.5
Quick-charge
Battery type
(5-hour rate)95D31L (64) 40
(A/30 min)
115D31L (70)
*345
GeneratorStandard voltage (V)Ignition switch ON TerminalBB+
L Approx. 1
SB+
Idle [20°C {68°F}] TerminalB
14.1—14.7 L
S
Generated current*
2
(reference) (A) Engine speed (rpm)1,000 0—80
2,000 0—90
Starter No load testVoltage (V) 11
Current (A) Below 130
Item Specification
Clutch coverDiaphragm
spring fingersDepth mm {in} 0.6 {0.024}
Misalignment mm {in} 0.6 {0.024}
Maximum clearance of flatness of the
pressure platemm {in} 0.3 {0.012}
Flywheel Run out limit mm {in} 0.3 {0.012}
Item Specification
Manual transaxle typeA65M-R
Transaxle controlFloor-shift
Operation systemCable
Shift assistSynchromesh
Gear ratio1st 3.416
2nd 1.944
3rd 1.258
4th 0.902
5th 0.659
Reverse 3.252
Final gear ratio3.588
Transaxle oilGrade API service GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity (All-season) SAE 75W-90
Capacity (approximate quantity)
2.30 {2.40, 2.00}
(L {US qt, Imp qt})

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PROPELLER SHAFTA6E931001024204
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Item Specification
Transaxle typeJA5AX-EL
Line pressure
(kPa {kgf/cm
2, psi})D range, M range (2GR)Idle 290—490 {3.0—5.0, 42—71}
Stall 1,550—1,750 {15.8—17.8, 225—254}
M range (1GR), R positionIdle 550—750 {5.6—7.6, 80—109}
Stall 1,550—1,750 {15.8—17.8, 225—254}
Engine stall speed
D, M (1GR, 2GR), R 2,200—2,600
(rpm)
Time lag (second)N-D Approx. 0.5—1.0
N-R Approx. 0.6—1.0
Transaxle fluid
temperature (TFT)
sensor-20 °C {−4 °F} 15.87—17.54
0 °C {32 °F} 5.73—6.33
20 °C {68 °F} 2.38—2.63
40 °C {104 °F} 1.10—1.22
60 °C {140 °F} 0.56—0.62
80 °C {176 °F} 0.31—0.34
(kilohm) 100 °C {212 °F} 0.18—0.20
120 °C {248 °F} 0.11—0.12
130 °C {266 °F} 0.09—0.10
Input/turbine
speed sensor(ohm) ATF temperature: 20 °C {68 °F} 513—627
Intermediate
sensor(ohm) ATF temperature: 20 °C {68 °F} 513—627
Vehicle
speedometer
sensor(ohm) ATF temperature: 20 °C {68 °F} 513—627
Solenoid valves (ohm)Shift solenoid A 14—18
Shift solenoid B 14—18
Shift solenoid C 14—18
Neutral shift solenoid valve 14—18
Reduction timing solenoid valve 14—18
TCC solenoid valve 12.0—13.2
2-4 brake solenoid valve 2.6—3.2
High clutch solenoid valve 2.6—3.2
Pressure control solenoid 2.6—3.2
Automatic transaxle fluid
(ATF)Type
M-
III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron ® III )
Capacity (Approximate quantity) (L {US qt, Imp qt}) 8.3 {8.8, 7.3}
Transfer oilGrade API service GL-5
Viscosity SAE 80W-90
Capacity (Approximate quantity) (L {US qt, Imp qt}) 0.62 {0.65, 0.54}
Item Specification
Runout limit mm {in} 0.3 {0.01}
Starting torqueN·m
{kgf·cm}0.29—0.78 {3.0—7.9}

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TECHNICAL DATA
FRONT AND REAR AXLEA6E931001018201
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STEERING SYSTEMA6E931001034201
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Item Specification
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Shaft length
(Air in boot at atmospheric
pressure)(mm {in})Left sideMZR-CD (RF Turbo): 666.1—676.1 {26.23—26.61}
4WD: 667—677 {26.26—26.65}
Right sideMZR-CD (RF Turbo): 615.9—625.9 {24.25—24.64}
4WD: 631—641 {24.85—25.23}
REAR DRIVE SHAFT (4WD)
Shaft length
(Air in boot at atmospheric
pressure)(mm {in})Left side 805.4—815.4 {31.71—32.10}
Right side 852.4—862.4 {33.56—33.95}
REAR DIFFERENTIAL (4WD)
Pinion height (mm {in})–0.025—0.025 {–0.001—0.001}
Backlash of side gear and differential pinion (mm {in}) 0.1 {0.004} or less
Drive pinion preload (N·m kgf·cm, in·lbf) 1.3—1.8 {13.3—18.3, 11.5—15.9}
Backlash of drive pinion and
ring gear(mm {in})Standard 0.09—0.11 {0.0036—0.0043}
Minimum 0.05 {0.002}
Differential oilGrade API service GL-5
ViscosityAbove –18°C {0°F}: SAE 90
Below –18°C {0°F}: SAE 80
Capacity
(Approximate quantity)(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 1.00 {1.06, 0.88}
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Differential oil temperature
sensor(kilohm)0°C {32°F} 91—100
10°C {50°F} 56—61
20°C {68°F} 35—39
30°C {86°F} 23—25
40°C {104°F} 14—17
50°C {122°F} 10—11
60°C {140°F} 7.1—7.9
70°C {158°F} 5.0—5.6
80°C {176°F} 3.6—4.0
4WD solenoid
(Rear differential oil temperature
at 20°C {68°F})(ohm) 1.5—2.0
Item Specification
ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING
Power
steering oil
pumpOil pump fluid pressure 2WD (Except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)):
10.80—11.29 {110.2—115.1, 1,567—1,637}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
11.31—11.80 {115.4—120.3, 1,641—1,711}
4WD: 10.30—10.79 {105.1—110.0, 1,490—1,564} (MPa {kgf·cm
2, psi})
Gear housing fluid pressure 2WD (Except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)):
10.80—11.29 {110.2—115.1, 1,567—1,637}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
11.31—11.80 {115.4—120.3, 1,641—1,711}
4WD: 10.30—10.79 {105.1—110.0, 1,490—1,564} (MPa {kgf·cm
2, psi})
Power
steering
systemFluid type
ATF M-
III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)
Capacity (Approximate quantity) MTX (Except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)): 0.80 {0.85, 0.70}
ATX (Except 4WD): 0.87 {0.92, 0.77}
MZR-CD (RF Turbo): 0.86 {0.91, 0.76}
4WD: 0.89 {0.94, 0.78} (L {US qt, Imp qt})

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BRAKING SYSTEMA6E931001020201
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SUSPENSIONA6E931001013201Suspension
WGN (2WD)
*1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack, and tools are in designated position. Adjust to the median when carrying out wheel alignment.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 ° 30 ′.*3: Distance between wheel center and fender brim is following. Front: 405 mm {15.94 in} (reference value) Rear:
407 mm {16.02 in} (reference value)
WGN (4WD)
*1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack, and tools are in designated position. Adjust to the median when carrying out wheel alignment.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 ° 30 ′.
Item Specification
CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM
Front disc
brake Minimum disc pad
thickness
(mm {in})L8, LF (GCC specs.): 22 mm {0.87 in}
LF (European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs.), L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
23 mm {0.91 in}
Minimum disc plate
thickness (mm {in})L8, LF (GCC specs.): 22.8 mm {0.90 in}
LF (European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs.), L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo): 23.8 mm {0.94 in}
Item Fuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Fr o nt wh ee l
alignment
(Unloaded)
*1
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'
Rear 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 –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 ′
Item Fuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Fr o nt wh ee l
alignment
(Unloaded)
*1
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'
Rear 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 –0 °55 ′±1° –0°57 ′±1° –0°59 ′±1° –1°01 ′±1° –1°03 ′±1°
Thrust angle 0 °±0°48 ′

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TECHNICAL DATA
Wheel and Tires
*
1: Total weight exceeds 160 g {5.65 oz}.
*2: One balance weight: 60 g {2.12 oz} max. If the total weight exceeds 100 g {3.53 oz} on one side, rebalance after moving the tire around on the rim. Do not use 3 or more balance weights.
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BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA6E931001047201
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Item Specification
Standard tire and wheel
Wheel Size 15
× 6JJ 16 × 7JJ 17 × 7JJ 18 × 7J
Offset (mm {in}) 50 {1.97} 55 {2.17} 55 {2.17}
Pitch circle diameter (mm {in}) 114.3 {4.50} 114.3 {4.50}
Material Steel Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy
Tire Size 195/65R15 91V 205/55R16 91V
215/45R17
87W 215/45R17
91W
(reinforced) 215/45R18 89W
Air pressure
(kPa {kgf/
cm
2, psi}) Front
Up to 4
persons
220 {2.2, 32} 2WD: 230
{2.3, 33}
4WD: 250 {2.5, 36} 220 {2.2, 32}
Full load 240 {2.4, 35} 2WD: 240
{2.4, 35}
4WD: 250 {2.5, 36} 240 {2.4, 35}
Rear Up to 4
persons
220 {2.2, 32} 2WD: 230
{2.3, 33}
4WD: 250 {2.5, 36} 220 {2.2, 32}
Full load 300 {3.1, 44} 270 {2.8, 39} 270 {2.8, 39}
Remaining tread (mm {in}) 1.6 {0.06} 1.6 {0.06}
Wheel
and
tire Wheel and tire
runout
Radial
direction
1.5 {0.06} max. 1.5 {0.06} max.
(mm {in}) Lateral direction 2.5 {0.10} max. 2.0 {0.08} max. 2.0 {0.08} max.
Wheel imbalance (g {oz}) Knock-type*
2:
9 {0.32} max. Adhesive-type*
1:
13 {0.46} max.
Knock-type*
2:
8 {0.28} max. Adhesive-type*
1:
11 {0.39} max.
Knock-type*
2:
7 {0.25} max. Adhesive-type*
1:
10 {0.35} max.
Knock-type*
2:
6 {0.21} max.
Temporary spare tire
Wheel Size 15
×4T
Offset (mm {in}) 40 {1.57}
Pitch circle diameter (mm {in}) 114.3 {4.50}
Material Steel
Tire Size T115/70 D15 T135/90 D15
Air pressure
(kPa {kgf/cm
2,
psi}) 420 {4.2, 60}
Wheel
and
tire Wheel and tire
runout
Radial
direction
2.0 {0.08} max.
(mm {in}) Lateral direction 2.5 {0.10} max.
Item Specifications
Exterior light bulb capacity (W) High-mount brake
lightWGNIn-vehicle-type 18.4
× 1
Rear spoiler
type 4
× 1 (LED)
Interior light bulb capacity (W) Cargo compartment light 10 × 1

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HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEMSA6E931001038201
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ItemSpecification
MZR–CD (RF Turbo)
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
RefrigerantType R–134a
Regular amount L.H.D. 470 {16.6}
(g {oz}) R.H.D. 430 {15.2}
BASIC SYSTEM
A/C compressor Lubricating oilType ATMOS GU10
Sealed volume
150 {150, 5.07}
(ml {cc, fl oz})
CONTROL SYSTEM
Magnetic clutch Clearance (mm {in}) 0.3—0.5 {0.012—0.019}