Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front crossmember removal/installation

1. Remove the under cover.

2. Remove the splash shield.

3. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (See FRONT AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the steering gear and linkage, and pipe assembly installation bolts from the front crossmember, then suspend the steering gear and linkage with a cable.

Tightening torque

Steering gear and linkage: 74.4-104.8 N·m {7.857-10.68 kgf·m, 54.88-77.29 ft·lbf}

Pipe assembly: 7.8-10.8 N·m {79.6-110.0 kgf·cm, 69.1-95.5 in·lbf}

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

9. Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

No.1 Engine Mount Center Bolt Removal Note

1. Suspend the engine using the SST

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2. Remove the No.1 engine mount center bolt.

Crossmember Bracket Removal Note

Warning

• Removing the crossmember is dangerous. The crossmember component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember component before removing the crossmember bracket.

1. Support the crossmember component with a jack and remove the nuts.

2. Remove the crossmember bracket.

Front Crossmember Bushing Removal Note

1. Mark the crossmember as shown in the figure (rear upper side only).

2. Remove the bushings using screw driver (-), being care not to damage the front crossmember.

Front Crossmember Bushing Installation Note

1. Set the bushings as shown in the figure.

2. Install the bushing onto the crossmember using the SSTs

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