Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear coil spring removal/installation
1. Remove the rear auto leveling sensor. (See REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust the headlight zeroset. (See HEADLIGHT ZEROSET.)
5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
Bolt (Rear Lower Arm Outer Side) Removal Note
1. Support the lower arm with a jack.
2. Loosen the inner bolt of the lower arm.
3. Remove the outer bolt of the lower arm.
Bound Stopper (Body Side) Removal/Installation Note
Remove or/and install the bound stopper (body side) using the extension bar.
Rear Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Install the coil spring so that the distinguisher mark is located on under side.
2. Position the jack under the lower arm and jack up slowly.
Warning
- Installing the coil spring is dangerous. The coil spring could fly off, and cause serious injure of death.
3. Install the lower arm (outer side) bolt.
Rear shock absorber 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 ...
Rear lower arm removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage inspection
Rack Inspection
1. Inspect the rack for cracking, damage, and tooth wear. Replace it as
necessary.
2. Measure the runout of the rack.
Runout
Near point A: 0.15 mm {0.006 in} max.
Near point B: 0.20 mm {0.008 in} max.
3. If not within the specification, replace the rack.
Tie-rod End ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Stabilizer control link inspection
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable
Allen socket ...