Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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 wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Ball Joint Removal Note
Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SSTs
.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing Removal Note
1. Press the bushing out using the SSTs
.
2. Remove the front lower arm (rear) from the press and tap the bushing out with a hammer.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Bushing Installation Note
1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.
2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs
.
3. Verify that clearance distance AB is 23.75 mm - 25.75 mm {0.936 in - 1.013 in}.
Clip Installation Note
1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Install the boot on the ball joint.
4. Install the new clip using the SST
.
5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
6. Wipe away the excess grease.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Installation Note
Install the lower arm (rear) so that identification mark (L or R) faces toward the front of the vehicle.
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 ...
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 ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear window defogger. The rear window defogger
operates for about 15 minutes and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.
2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right,
and lift up the hood.
NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of center when facing the vehicle.
3. Grasp the support rod in the pad ...