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: Schedule 2
Chart symbols:
I
: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R
: Replace
L
: Lubricate
C
: Clean
T
: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Intake air temperature (iat) sensor inspection
Resistance Inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
1. Disconnect MAF/IAT sensor.
2. Measure the resistance between the MAF/IAT sensor terminals D and E using
an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the MAF/IAT sensor.
If the MAF/IAT sensor is okay, but ...