Caution
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Removal Note
1. Support the knuckle using the jack.
2. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SST.
Bolt (Front Upper Arm) Removal Note
1. Remove the nuts (3 locations) from the upper part of the front shock absorber.
2. Pull the front shock absorber and coil spring out of the way, towards the outer side of the vehicle.
3. Remove the bolts.
Clip Installation Note
1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Install the boot on the ball joint.
4. Install the new clip using the SST.
5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
6. Wipe away the excess grease.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Bonnet adjustment
Gap Adjustment
1. Remove the front fender.
2. Loosen the bonnet hinge installation bolts and reposition the bonnet.
3. Tighten the bolts.
4. Verify that the gap between the bonnet and the body is within the
specification.
Clearance
a: 2.5-4.5 mm {0.08-0.17 in}
Height Adjustment
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front map light removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Map Light Removal Note
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the
headliner and the front map light.
2. Push the hooks to ...