Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear 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 the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
Bolt (Rear Shock Absorber Lower Side) Removal Note
Support the trailing link with a jack.
Bolt (Rear Upper Arm) Removal Note
Loosen the bolts on the inner and outer side of the lateral link.
Rear Upper Arm Bushing Removal Note
Press the upper arm bushing out using the SSTs
.
Rear Upper Arm Bushing Installation Note
1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.
2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs
.
3. Verify that clearance distance A-B is 14.0 mm - 16.0 mm {0.56 in-0.62 in}.
Rear lower arm removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
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Rear lateral link 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 ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before
the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration w ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch fluid replacement
Caution
Be careful not to spill clutch fluid on a painted surface. If this
should happen, wash it off immediately.
Note
Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.
Do not reuse the clutch fluid that was drained out.
1. Remove the under cover.
2. Draw the fluid from the reservoir ...