Mazda 6. Manual - part 274

REAR SUSPENSION 

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REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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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 the 
following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate 
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.

(See 

R–6 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

.)

.

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1

ABS wheel-speed sensor

2

Parking brake cable

3

Bolt (rear shock absorber lower side)
(See 

R–32 Bolt (Rear Shock Absorber Lower Side) 

Removal Note

)

4

Bolt (trailing link front side)

5

Bolt (rear upper arm)
(See 

R–32 Bolt (Rear Upper Arm) Removal Note

)

6

Rear upper arm

7

Rear upper arm bushing
(See 

R–32 Rear Upper Arm Bushing Removal Note

)

(See 

R–32 Rear Upper Arm Bushing Installation 

Note

)

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Bolt (Rear Shock Absorber Lower Side) Removal Note

1. Support the trailing link with a jack.

Bolt (Rear Upper Arm) Removal Note

1. Loosen the bolts on the inner and outer side of the lateral link.

Rear Upper Arm Bushing Removal Note

1. Press the upper arm bushing out using the SSTs.

Rear Upper Arm Bushing Installation Note

1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.

2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the 

SSTs.

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3. Verify that clearance distance A—B is 14.0 mm—

16.0 mm {0.56 in-0.62 in}.

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REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the rear lateral link.

Caution

• When working near left rear suspension, avoid any impact to the fuel tank.

2. Measure the length L shown in the figure for 

proper installation.

3. Temporarily loosen a locknut of the rear lateral 

link.

4. Install the rear lateral link.
5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.

(See 

R–6 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

.)

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A

C

C

A

D

D

B

B

93.1—126.4
{9.50—12.88, 68.67—93.22}

REAR
LATERAL
LINK

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

93.1—126.4
{9.50—12.88, 
68.67—93.22}

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L

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REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the rear auto leveling sensor.

(See 

T–32 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 the headlight zeroset.

(See 

T–31 HEADLIGHT ZEROSET

.)

.

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1

Stabilizer control link

2

Stabilizer bracket

3

Bushing

4

Rear stabilizer