Mazda 6 Quiz
Suspension

Wheel alignment pre-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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1. Inspect the tire inflation, and adjust to the recommended pressure as necessary.

2. Inspect the front wheel bearing play and correct it if necessary. (See Wheel Bearing Play Inspection.)

3. Inspect the wheel and tire runouts. (See SUSPENSION.)

4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness.

5. Shake the vehicle to inspect the operation of the shock absorbers.

Note
  • The vehicle must be on level ground and unloaded.
  • Unloaded: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
6. Measure the height from the center of the wheel to the fender brim. The difference between the left and right measurement must not exceed 10 mm {0.39 in}.

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