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: Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is well off the road
and out of the way of tr ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Panel light control switch inspection
1. Connect the connector to the panel light control switch.
2. Connect the negative battery cable.
3. Measure the voltage at the panel light control switch using voltmeter.
When inspecting terminal B for continuity, disconnect the panel light
control switch connector.
4. If the value are ...