Mazda 6 Service Manual: Trailing 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 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 the rear auto leveling sensor. (See REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. Adjust the headlight zeroset. (See HEADLIGHT ZEROSET.)

5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

Caliper Component Removal Note

Suspend the caliper aside with cable.

Bolt (Trailing Link Front Side) Removal Note

1. Support the trailing link with a jack.

Caution

• Removing the trailing link is dangerous. The trailing link could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the trailing link.

2. Remove the bolts (trailing link front side).

Bolt (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side) Removal Note

1. Loosen the bolt (lateral link inner side).

2. Remove the bolt (lateral link outer side).

Bolt (Trailing Link Front Side) Installation Note

1. Support the trailing link with a jack.

2. Tighten the bolts (trailing link front side).