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: 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 ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Operation of Automatic Air-conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature. Press the
DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control dial to control the
s ...