Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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 headlight zeroset. (See HEADLIGHT ZEROSET.)
5. Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note
1. Apply rubber grease to the inside surface of the stabilizer bushing.
2. Align the bushing with the inside of positioning plate on the stabilizer bar.
3. Install the stabilizer bracket.
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 ...
Stabilizer control link inspection
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Ro ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Operating Tips for Audio System
WARNING
Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped: Do not adjust
the audio control switches while driving the vehicle. Adjusting the audio while
driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious accident. E ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wheel hub, steering knuckle pre-inspection
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the
wheel bearing play.
Maximum wheel bearing play
0.05 mm {0.002 in}
3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace and tig ...