Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (rear) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (rear) 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
1.00-2.22 N·m
{10.2-22.6 kgf·cm, 8.86-19.6 in·lbf}
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 ...
Front stabilizer 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. Adjust the h ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Outside the United States/Canada
Government regulations in the United States/Canada require that automobiles meet
specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for
use in the United States/Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
The differences may make it difficult or even impossi ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Connectors
Data link connector
Insert the probe into the terminal when connecting a jumper wire to the
data link connector.
Caution
Inserting a jumper wire probe into the data link connector
terminal may damage the terminal.
Disconnecting connectors
When disconnecting connector, grasp ...