Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (front) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (front) from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable allen socket and a torque wrench.
- If not within the specification, replace the lower arm component.
Rotation torque
1.18-2.23 N·m
{12.1-22.7 kgf·cm, 10.5-19.7 in·lbf}
Front lower arm (front) removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Lower Arm (Front) Ball Joint Removal Note
Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SST ...
Front lower arm (rear) removal/installation
1. Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive shaft removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status
or a system malfunction.
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check,
and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does
not turn on or remai ...