Mazda 6 Quiz
Suspension

Front upper arm inspection

In this manual: Suspension
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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010203040501.51N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page

1. Remove the upper arm 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
1,5 N·m {15.0 kgf·cm, 13.2 in·lbf} max.

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