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: Light switch inspection
Light switch LH side
1. Remove the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Inspect for continuity between the light switch terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the light switch.
Headlight switch
Turn switch
Light switch RH side
1. Remove th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points:
For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling
and ...