1. Remove the upper arm 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
1.5 N·m {15.0 kgf·cm, 13.2 in·lbf} max.
Front upper arm removal/installation
Front lower arm (front) removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Abs (abs/tcs) hu/cm removal/installation
Caution
When replacing the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM, configuration procedure
must be done before removing the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM. If configuration is
not completed before removing the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM, TCS will not work
properly (with TCS model).
Do not drop the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM. Re ...
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