Caution
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)


Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Removal Note
1. Support the knuckle using the jack.
2. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SST.

Bolt (Front Upper Arm) Removal Note
1. Remove the nuts (3 locations) from the upper part of the front shock absorber.
2. Pull the front shock absorber and coil spring out of the way, towards the outer side of the vehicle.

3. Remove the bolts.
Clip Installation Note
1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Install the boot on the ball joint.
4. Install the new clip using the SST.

5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
6. Wipe away the excess grease.
Front shock absorber disposal
Front upper arm inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of each wheel. If one wheel
is about to lock up, the ABS responds by automatically releasing and reapplying
that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Pcm configuration
1. Connect the WDS to DLC-2.
2. Set up the WDS (including the vehicle recognition.)
3. Select Module programming.
4. Select Programmable module installation.
5. Select PCM and perform procedures according to directions on the WDS
screen.
Note
If PCM CONFIGURATION is successful, the PCM ...