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: Units
Conversion to SI Units (Système International d'Unités)
All numerical values in this manual are based on SI units. Numbers shown
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) alerts
the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane and it provides steering
assistance to help the driver stay within the vehicle lanes.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects the white lines (yellow l ...