Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (front) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (front) 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
1.18-2.23 N·m
{12.1-22.7 kgf·cm, 10.5-19.7 in·lbf}
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 ...
Front lower arm (rear) removal/installation
1. Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Driving Position Memory (Some models)
The desired driving position can be called up after programming the position.
The following driving positions can be programmed.
Driver’s seat position (seat slide, height adjustment, front edge of seat
bottom, seat recline)
Active driving display (display position, brightness level, dis ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Egr valve inspection
Operation Test
Carry out the EGR Control Inspection. (See EGR Control System
Inspection.
If not as specified, perform the further inspection for the EGR valve.
Resistance Inspection
Note
Perform the following test only when directed.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. In ...