2002 MAZDA 6 suspension

REAR SUSPENSION
R–15
R
.
1
2
93.2—131.4
{9.51—13.39, 68.75—96.91}
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
7
5
C
C
A
A
B
B
D
D
E
E
4
6
3
18.6—25.5
{1.90—2.60,
13.8—18.8}
18.6—25.5
{1.90—2.60,
13.8—18.8}
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
A6E74162008
1 ABS wheel-speed sensor
2 Parking brake cable
3 Bolt (shock absorber lower side)
4 Bolt (trailing link front side)
(See R–16 Bolt (Trailing Link Front Side) Removal
Note)
(See R–16 Bolt (Trailing Link Front Side) Installation
Note)5 Bolt (Lateral link outer side)
(See R–16 Bolt (Lateral Link Outer Side) Removal
Note)
(See R–16 Bolt (Lateral Link Outer Side) Installation
Note)
6 Toe link bracket
7 Trailing link

R–16
REAR SUSPENSION
Bolt (Trailing Link Front Side) Removal Note
1. Support the trailing link with a jack.
Caution
•Removing the trailing link is dangerous.
The trailing link could fall and cause
serious injury or death. Verify that the
jack securely supports the trailing link.
2. Remove the bolts (trailing link front side).
Bolt (Lateral Link Outer Side) Removal Note
1. Loosen the bolt (lateral link inner side).
2. Remove the bolt (lateral link outer side).
Bolt (Lateral Link Outer Side) Installation Note
1. Tighten the bolt (lateral link outer side).
2. Tighten the bolt (lateral link inner side).
Tightening torque
86.2—116.6 N·m {8.80—11.88 kgf·m, 63.58—85.99 ft·lbf}
Bolt (Trailing Link Front Side) Installation Note
1. Support the trailing link with a jack.
2. Tighten the bolts (trailing link front side).
End Of SieREAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (4WD)A6E741628400201
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 the rear auto leveling sensor and harness.
(See T–20 REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the middle pipe.
(See F1–30 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Adjust the headlight zeroset.
6. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.
(See R–9 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WGN).)
JACK
A6E74162010
JACK
A6E74162010

REAR SUSPENSION
R–17
R
.
I
M
L
43.1—60.8 {4.40—6.19, 31.8—44.8}
43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}
A
B
C
D
E
BC
M
L
N
N
D
O
O
E
I
A
H
H
J
J
K
K
F
F
G
G
9
7
6
5
2
4
3
1
SST
R
9
SST
R
93.1—131.3
{9.50—13.38,
68.67—96.84}
75.5—94.5
{7.70—9.63,
55.7—69.6} 86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
8
GREASEGREASE
43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19, 31.8—44.8}
RUBBER
GREASE
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88, 63.58—85.99}
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99} 86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
86.2—116.6
{8.80—11.88,
63.58—85.99}
93.1—131.3
{9.50—13.38,
68.67—96.84}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
A6E74162009
1 Trailing link, knuckle component
(See M–22 WHEEL HUB, KNUCKLE REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
2 Rear lower arm
3 Crossmember component, differential and drive
shaft
(See R–18 Crossmember component, Differential
And Drive Shaft Removal Note)
4 Differential and drive shaft5 Rear lateral link
6 Rear upper arm
7 Rear stabilizer
8 Rear crossmember
9 Rear crossmember bushing
(See R–18 Rear Crossmember Bushing Removal
Note)
(See R–18 Rear Crossmember Bushing Installation
Note)

R–18
REAR SUSPENSION
Crossmember component, Differential And Drive Shaft Removal Note
1. Support the differential with a jack, and remove
the nut.
Warning
•Removing the crossmember component,
differential and drive shaft is dangerous.
The crossmember component,
differential and drive shaft could fall and
cause serious injury or death. Verify that
the jack securely supports the differential
lower side.
2. Remove the crossmember component,
differential and drive shaft.
Rear Crossmember Bushing Removal Note
1. Remove the bushing using a screw driver (-),
being careful not to damage the rear
crossmember.
Rear Crossmember Bushing Installation Note
1. Set the bushings as shown in the figure.
JACK
A6E74162012
A6E7416W001
A
B
D
C
A
B
C,D
FRONT
UPPER SIDELOWER SIDE
OVAL
HOLECROSS-
SECTIONAL
VIEW
A6E74162014

REAR SUSPENSION
R–19
R
2. Tap the bushing onto the rear crossmember using
the SSTs.
End Of Sie
49 G033 102
49 G033 106
A6E7416W002

TD–1
TD
TDTECHNICAL DATA
TECHNICAL DATA............................................. TD-2
ENGINE ............................................................ TD-2
LUBRICATION SYSTEM .................................. TD-2
COOLING SYSTEM .......................................... TD-3
FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM ........................................................ TD-3
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ..................... TD-4
CLUTCH............................................................ TD-4
MANUAL TRANSAXLE ..................................... TD-4
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE............................... TD-5
PROPELLER SHAFT ........................................ TD-5
FRONT AND REAR AXLE ................................ TD-6
STEERING SYSTEM ........................................ TD-6
BRAKING SYSTEM .......................................... TD-7
SUSPENSION................................................... TD-7
BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ......................... TD-8
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
SYSTEMS ...................................................... TD-9

TECHNICAL DATA
TD–7
TD
BRAKING SYSTEMA6E931001020201
End Of Sie
SUSPENSIONA6E931001013201Suspension
WGN (2WD)
*1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack, and tools are in designated position. Adjust to the median when carrying out wheel alignment.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 ° 30 ′.*3: Distance between wheel center and fender brim is following. Front: 405 mm {15.94 in} (reference value) Rear:
407 mm {16.02 in} (reference value)
WGN (4WD)
*1: Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack, and tools are in designated position. Adjust to the median when carrying out wheel alignment.
*2: Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 ° 30 ′.
Item Specification
CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM
Front disc
brake Minimum disc pad
thickness
(mm {in})L8, LF (GCC specs.): 22 mm {0.87 in}
LF (European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs.), L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo):
23 mm {0.91 in}
Minimum disc plate
thickness (mm {in})L8, LF (GCC specs.): 22.8 mm {0.90 in}
LF (European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs.), L3, MZR-CD (RF Turbo): 23.8 mm {0.94 in}
Item Fuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Fr o nt wh ee l
alignment
(Unloaded)
*1
Maximum steering
angle Inner
18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 36
°±3°
Except for above: 39 °±3°
Outer 18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 30
°±3°
Except for above: 31 °±3°
Total toe-in (mm {in}) Tire: 2
±4 {0.08 ±0.16}, Rim inner: 1 ±3 {0.04 ±0.12}
(degree) 0 °11 ′±0°22 ′
Caster angle
*2
(Reference value) normal 3
°30' ±1 ° 3°32' ±1 ° 3°34' ±1 ° 3°37' ±1 ° 3°40' ±1°
elevated*33 °25' ±1 ° 3°27' ±1 ° 3°29' ±1 ° 3°32' ±1 ° 3°35' ±1°
Camber angle
*2
(Reference value) normal –0
°14' ±1 ° –0°15' ±1°
elevated*3–0 °07' ±1 ° –0°08' ±1°
Steering axis inclination
(Reference value) normal 5
°24'
elevated
*35 °15' 5 °16'
Rear wheel
alignment
(Unloaded)
*1
Total toe-in (mm {in}) Tire: 2
±4 {0.08 ±0.16}, Rim inner: 1 ±3 {0.04 ±0.12}
(degree) 0 °11 ′±0°22 ′
Camber angle
*2 normal –0 °59 ′±1° –1°00 ′±1° –1°02 ′±1° –1°04 ′±1° –1°06 ′±1°
elevated
*3–0 °52 ′±1° –0°53 ′±1° –0°55 ′±1° –0°56 ′±1° –0°58 ′±1°
Thrust angle 0 °±0°48 ′
Item Fuel gauge indication
Empty 1/4 1/2 3/4 Full
Fr o nt wh ee l
alignment
(Unloaded)
*1
Maximum steering
angle Inner 39
°±3°
Outer 31 °±3°
Total toe-in (mm {in}) Tire: 2
±4 {0.08 ±0.16}, Rim inner: 1 ±3 {0.04 ±0.12}
(degree) 0 °11 ′±0°22 ′
Caster angle
*2 (Reference value) 3
°25' ±1 ° 3°27' ±1 ° 3°29' ±1 ° 3°32' ±1 ° 3°35' ±1°
Camber angle
*2 (Reference value) –0
°07' ±1 ° –0°08' ±1°
Steering axis inclination
(Reference value) 5
°15' 5 °16'
Rear wheel
alignment
(Unloaded)
*1
Total toe-in (mm {in}) Tire: 2
±4 {0.08 ±0.16}, Rim inner: 1 ±3 {0.04 ±0.12}
(degree) 0 °11 ′±0°22 ′
Camber angle
*2 –0 °55 ′±1° –0°57 ′±1° –0°59 ′±1° –1°01 ′±1° –1°03 ′±1°
Thrust angle 0 °±0°48 ′

ST–1
ST
STSPECIAL TOOLS
SPECIAL TOOLS................................................. ST-2
ENGINE .............................................................ST-2
LUBRICATION SYSTEM ...................................ST-2
COOLING SYSTEM ........................................... ST-2
FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM .... ST-3
CLUTCH.............................................................ST-3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE ...................................... ST-3
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE................................ ST-3
PROPELLER SHFT ........................................... ST-4
FRONT AND REAR AXLE ................................. ST-4
STEERING SYSTEM .........................................ST-7
BRAKING SYSTEM ........................................... ST-7
SUSPENSION.................................................... ST-7
BODY ................................................................. ST-7
BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... ST-8