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 ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil pump
OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the en ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Liftgate side trim removal/installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Position the strap hanger as shown in the figure.
3. Pull the liftgate side trim toward you, then disengage clips A, pin B and
the strap hanger from the body and pin B, hook C, D from the liftgate lower
trim.
4. Remove the liftgate side trim.
5. Remo ...