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: Door adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height between the front or rear door and the body.
2. If not as specified, loosen the front or rear door hinge installation
bolts or the door lock striker installation screws, and reposition the door.
Clearance
a: 2.5-4.5 mm {0.10-0.18 in}
b: -0.8-1.2 mm {-0.03-0.0 ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Keys
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a
vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured
or even killed. Children may find these keys to be ...