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
Front lower arm (rear) inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on
or off. When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
NOTE
If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch
off approximately 30 seconds ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front door speaker inspection
1. Inspect for resistance between the front door speaker terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the front door speaker.
2. To verify that the front door speaker outputs sound, apply voltage to the
front door speaker and release using a 1.5-V battery.
If not outp ...