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: Intermittent rear wiper relay inspection
1. Connect the connector to the intermittent rear wiper relay.
2. Connect the negative battery cable.
3. Measure the voltage at the intermittent rear wiper relay using voltmeter.
When inspecting terminal D for continuity, disconnect the intermittent
rear wiper relay connector.
4. If the ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency
measure to open it:
1. Open the cover.
2. Move the lever to the left to fold the seatback.
3. Move the lever to the left to o ...