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: How to Use Stitcher™ Radio
What is Stitcher™ Radio?
Stitcher™*1 radio is an application which can be used to listen to Internet radio
or stream podcasts.
Recommended content is automatically selected by registering content which you
put into your favorites, or by pressing the Like or Dislike button.
For details on ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear brake (disc) inspection
Brake Judder Repair Hint
1. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) INSPECTION.)
Disc Plate Thickness Inspection
Caution
Excessive runout may result if the disc plate is removed from the
vehicle then machined. Machine the disc plate while installed on the
vehicle.
1. Measure the thickness of the dis ...