Front Lower Arm (Rear) Inspection - Mazda 6 2002 Workshop Manual

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 ecess grease.
Front Lower Arm (Rear) Installation Note
1. Install the lower arm (rear) so that identification mark (L or R) faces toward the front of the vehicle.
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FRONT LOWER ARM (REAR) INSPECTION

1. Remove the lower arm (rear) from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable
allen socket and a torque wrench.
• If not within the specification, replace the
lower arm component.
Rotation torque
1.00—2.22 N·m
{10.2—22.6 kgf·cm, 8.86—19.6 in·lbf}
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FRONT SUSPENSION
A6E7414W025
A6E741434300W04
R
A6E7414W045
R–21