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}
Mazda 6 Service Manual: A/c unit removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove the dashboard. (See DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the theft-deterrent control module. (See ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Noise filter removal/installation
Brake Light Noise Filter
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Window Defroster Noise Filter
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear package trim.
3. Remove in the orde ...