2002 MAZDA 6 oil level

R–12
REAR SUSPENSION
Bracket Installation Note
1. Install the bracket as shown in the figure.
End Of SieREAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL (WGN)A6E7416287002021. Lay the shock absorber on a level, horizontal surface.
2. Using a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.12 in} drill bit, drill a
hole in the high-pressure side (area indicated by
A), and allow the gas to escape.
Warning
•The oil in the shock absorber is
pressurized and could spray out. Be sure
to drill slowly and carefully.
3. Using a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.12 in} drill bit, drill a
hole in the low-pressure side (area indicated by
B).
4. Place the shock absorber with the hole drilled in
Step 3 turned downwards. Move the piston rod up
and down several times to drain out the oil.
5. Cut the tube at the end of the shock absorber,
and completely drain the oil out.
6. Properly dispose of the waste oil according to
waste disposal laws.
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106.5—112.5°
A6J74162006
A
A6J74161003
B
A6J74161006

REAR SUSPENSION
R–13
R
REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (4WD)A6E7416281002011. Remove the rear auto leveling sensor.
(See T–20 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.
.
Bolt (Differential Front Side) Removal Note
1. Disconnect differential oil temperature sensor connector and 4WD solenoid connector.
2. Support the differential with a jack as shown in
the figure.
3. Remove the bolt.
5
4
3
1
AA
2
6
GREASEGREASE
43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}
74.5—104.9
{7.60—10.69, 54.95—77.37}
43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}
RUBBER
GREASE
43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} 75.5—94.5
{7.70—9.63, 55.7—69.6}
A6E74162007
1 Stabilizer control link
2 Coil spring component (One side only)
3 Stabilizer bracket
4 Bushing5 Bolt (Differential front side)
(See R–13 Bolt (Differential Front Side) Removal
Note)
(See R–14 Bolt (Differential Front Side) Installation
Note)
6 Rear stabilizer
JACK
A6E74162011

TECHNICAL DATA
TD–7
TD
BRAKING SYSTEMA6E931001020201
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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 ′