Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.

2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.
Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm {0.002 in}
3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace and tighten the locknut to the specified torque and retest.
Front axle
Wheel hub bolt replacementMazda 6 Service Manual: Door lock timer unit removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove compartment. (L.H.D.)
3. Remove the bolt.
4. While inclining the door lock timer unit along the body panel in the
direction indicated by the arrow, disengage the bracket hook from the hole in
the body panel.
5. Disconnect the do ...
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 so ...