Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (rear) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (rear) 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
1.00-2.22 N·m
{10.2-22.6 kgf·cm, 8.86-19.6 in·lbf}
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 ...
Front stabilizer 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. Adjust the h ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Supplemental Restraint System Components
(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
(Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags
Roll-over sensor (some models), crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS
unit).
Seat belt pretensioners
Front air bag sensor ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Headlight aiming
Low-beam
1. Set up a screen as shown in the figure below for aiming the headlights.
2. Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
3. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
4. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
5. Position the vehicle straight ahead and perpendicu ...