Mazda 6 Service Manual: General procedures
PRECAUTION (FRONT AND REAR AXLE)
Wheel and Tire Removal/Installation
1. The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, tighten it to 88-118 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 65.0-87.0 ft·lbf}
Brake Line Disconnection/Connection
Caution
- Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid gets on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately.
1. Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the SST
(49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST
combination. (See TORQUE FORMULAS.)
2. If any brake line has been disconnected any time during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Suspension Arm Removal/Installation
1. Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after vehicle has been lowered and unloaded.
Note
- Unloaded: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack, and tools are in designated position.
Front axle
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be coated ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front bumper removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Bumper Removal Note
1. Pull the front bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to disengage from the
bumper slider.
Caution
If only one side of the front ...