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 ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Car-navigation unit removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove compartment.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Car-navigation Unit Installation Note
Insert the car-navigation unit bracket into the dashboard member hole, and
with the c ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Electrical troubleshooting tools
Jumper wire
A jumper wire is used to create a temporary circuit. Connect the jumper
wire between the terminals of a circuit to bypass a switch.
Caution
Do not connect a jumper wire from the power source line to a body
ground. This may cause burning or other damage to wiring harnesse ...