Mazda 6 Service Manual: Stabilizer control link inspection
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque using a suitable Allen socket and a torque wrench.
Starting torque
0.23-0.47 N·m
{2.4-4.7 kgf·cm, 2.1-4.1 in·lbf}
Rear stabilizer removal/installation
1. Remove the rear auto leveling sensor. (See REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Adjust ...
Trailing link 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 ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Abs (abs/tcs) hu/cm removal/installation
Caution
When replacing the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM, configuration procedure
must be done before removing the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM. If configuration is
not completed before removing the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM, TCS will not work
properly (with TCS model).
Do not drop the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM. Re ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front shock absorber disposal
Warning
Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear.
The gas in the shock absorber is pressurized, and could spray metal chips
into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Clamp a shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2-3 ...