Caution
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)


Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Removal Note
1. Support the knuckle using the jack.
2. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the SST.

Bolt (Front Upper Arm) Removal Note
1. Remove the nuts (3 locations) from the upper part of the front shock absorber.
2. Pull the front shock absorber and coil spring out of the way, towards the outer side of the vehicle.

3. Remove the bolts.
Clip Installation Note
1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Install the boot on the ball joint.
4. Install the new clip using the SST.

5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.
6. Wipe away the excess grease.
Front shock absorber disposal
Front upper arm inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Abs (abs/tcs) or dsc hu/cm configuration
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
2. Input vehicle information following the direction on the WDS or equivalent
screen.
3. Select Module programming.
4. Select Programmable module installation.
5. Select ABS/TCS.
6. Retrieve DTCs by the WDS or equivalent, then verify that there ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt disposal procedures
Warning
Before scrapping a vehicle with a live (undeployed) air bag module
and pre-tensioner seat belt, deploy the air bag module and pre-tensioner
seat belt. Never dispose of a live (undeployed) air bag module and pre-tensioner
seat belt.
The air bag module and the pre-tensioner seat ...