Caution
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
Rear lateral link removal/installationMazda 6 Service Manual: Air bleeding
1. Inspect the fluid level. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION.)
2. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on safety stands.
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the
engine not running.
4. Reinspect the fluid level.
If it has dropped, add flui ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage
boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a
sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with no lid: Putting articles
in storage sp ...