Caution
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.)
Caliper Component Removal Note
Suspend the caliper aside with cable.
Bolt (Trailing Link Front Side) Removal Note
1. Support the trailing link with a jack.
Caution
2. Remove the bolts (trailing link front side).
Bolt (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side) Removal Note
1. Loosen the bolt (lateral link inner side).
2. Remove the bolt (lateral link outer side).
Bolt (Trailing Link Front Side) Installation Note
1. Support the trailing link with a jack.
2. Tighten the bolts (trailing link front side).
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Manual transaxle removal/installation
1. Remove the battery, battery tray and battery bracket.
2. Remove the air cleaner compornent. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the wheels, tires and splash shields.
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Remove the steering gear and power steering pipe. (See STEERING GEAR AND
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering wheel and column inspection
Steering Wheel Play Inspection
With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, gently turn the steering
wheel to the left and right and verify that the play is within the
specification.
If the play exceeds the specification, either the steering joints are
worn or the backlash of the stee ...