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.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress the brake
pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched
ON).
Indicates the shift lever can be shifted
freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release
button to shift.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about
30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the key, door lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or th ...