Mazda 6 2002 - Rear Axle Location Index; General Procedures; Precaution (Front and Rear Axle

LOCATION INDEX, GENERAL PROCEDURES
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REAR AXLE LOCATION INDEX
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PRECAUTION (FRONT AND REAR AXLE)
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Wheel and Tire Removal/Installation
1. The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a
wheel is removed, tighten it to 88118 N·m {9.012.0 kgf·m, 65.087.0 ft·lbf}
Brake Line Disconnection/Connection
Caution
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• Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid gets on a painted surface, wipe it off
immediately.
1. Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the SST (49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut
tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination. (See GI16 TORQUE FORMULAS.)
2. If any brake line has been disconnected any time during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and
inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Suspension Arm Removal/Installation
1. Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after vehicle has been lowered and
unloaded.
Note
• Unloaded: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack, and tools
are in designated position.
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1 Wheel hub, hub spindle
(See M9 WHEEL HUB, HUB SPINDLE PRE-
INSPECTION)
(See M10 WHEEL HUB, HUB SPINDLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
GENERAL PROCEDURES