Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front upper arm inspection
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
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing ...
Front lower arm (front) removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Lower Arm (Front) Ball Joint Removal Note
Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SST ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive plate removal/installation
1. Remove the transaxle.(See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Removal Note
1. Set the SST or equivalent against the drive plate.
2. Remove the bolts and the dri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Service procedure
Inspection, adjustment
Inspection and adjustment procedures are divided into steps. Important
points regarding the location and contents of the procedures are explained
in detail and shown in the illustrations.
Repair procedure
1. Most repair operations begin with an overview illustr ...