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
Front lower arm (front) removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Event Data Recorder
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a v ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch. In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turns on. The air
conditioner will directly dehumidify the air to the front windshield and side windows.
Airflow amount will be increased.
WARNING
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