1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable allen socket and a torque wrench.
Starting torque
0.23-0.47 N·m
{2.4-4.7 kgf·cm, 2.1-4.1 in·lbf}
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front door unit removal/installation
1. Remove the front door glass.
2. Remove the inner handle.
3. Remove the front door speaker.
4. Disconnect the power window motor connector, front door lock actuator
connector, power outside mirror connector.
5. Remove the door harness from the front door unit.
6. Remove the bolts.
7. Rem ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Jam-safe Moonroof
If a person's hands, head or an object blocks the moonroof while it is closing,
the moonroof will stop and move in the reverse direction.
WARNING
Make sure nothing blocks the moonroof just before it reaches the fully closed
position: Blocking the moonroof just before it reaches the closed posi ...