1. Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Ball Joint Removal Note
Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SSTs
.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing Removal Note
1. Press the bushing out using the SSTs
.
2. Remove the front lower arm (rear) from the press and tap the bushing out with a hammer.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing Installation Note
1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.
2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs
.
3. Verify that clearance distance AB is 23.75 mm - 25.75 mm {0.936 in - 1.013 in}.
Clip Installation Note
1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Install the boot on the ball joint.
4. Install the new clip using the SST
.
5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
6. Wipe away the excess grease.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Installation Note
Install the lower arm (rear) so that identification mark (L or R) faces toward the front of the vehicle.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: How to use USB mode
This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not
be supported depending on the model or OS version.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other
formats such as NTFS are not supported).
Playback
1. Select the icon on the home
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Windshield wiper motor removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND
BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse ord ...