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: A/c compressor removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Remove the right side splash shield and mudguard (L.H.D. only).
4. Loosen the drive belt and remove it.
Caution
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Locking, Unlocking the Doors
NOTE
The system may not operate if you are too close to the windows or door
handles.
If the key is left in the following areas and you leave the vehicle,
the doors may be locked depending on the radio wave conditions even if the key
is left in the vehicle.
Around the dashboard
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