1. Remove the lower arm (rear) from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.

(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable allen socket and a torque wrench.
- If not within the specification, replace the lower arm component.
Rotation torque
1.00-2.22 N·m
{10.2-22.6 kgf·cm, 8.86-19.6 in·lbf}
Front lower arm (rear) removal/installation
Front stabilizer removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Connectors
Data link connector
Insert the probe into the terminal when connecting a jumper wire to the
data link connector.
Caution
Inserting a jumper wire probe into the data link connector
terminal may damage the terminal.
Disconnecting connectors
When disconnecting connector, grasp ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Battery
WARNING
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery
posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Read the following precautions
carefully before using th ...