Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front upper arm inspection
1. Remove the upper arm 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
1.5 N·m {15.0 kgf·cm, 13.2 in·lbf} max.
Front upper arm removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing ...
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 ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil pressure switch inspection
1. Verify that the oil pressure warning light illuminates when the ignition
switch is at ON position.
2. Verify that the oil pressure warning light goes off when the engine is
started.
If the oil pressure warning light does not illuminate or remains
illuminated, inspect the related wirin ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: STEP 3: Contact Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Mazda North American Operations realizes that mutual agreement on some issues
may not be possible. As a final step to ensure that your concerns are being fairly
considered, Mazda North American Operations has agreed to participate in a dispute
settlement program administered by the Better Busi ...