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: Combine sensor initialization procedure
1. Set the SST (WDS or equivalent) to the DLC-2
2. Access the active command mode and select the YAWRATE, then follow the
indication on the monitor.
3. Select the LATACCEL and follow the indication on the monitor.
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(See COMBINATION SWITCH DISASSEMBLY ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Transmitter battery replacement
1. Insert a small screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the
transmitter.
2. Press the portion of the battery indicated by A and remove the battery.
3. Install a new battery (CR2025) into the front portion of the holder with
the positive pole (+) facing up. Press on the B portion of ...