Suspension, wheels and tires of the car Mazda 6 (GG)

General information about car suspension
The front and rear suspensions are designed specifically for the Mazda 6 (GG) and have some special features. The front suspension is double wishbone, the lower arm is...

Geometry of the kingpin axis
In a strut front suspension, the wheels rotate around a kingpin axis that runs from the point where the shock absorber attaches to the body (point A) and to the ball...

Low friction ball joint
Fig. 4.4. Low friction ball joint: 1 – front upper arm; 2 – low-viscosity ball joint (for front upper control arm); 3 – front lower arm (rear); 4 – steering knuckle; 5 –...

Shock absorber and coil spring
The rebound spring in the shock absorber increases the spring rate of the suspension to improve handling stability and cornering feel, thus contributing to improved ride...

Preliminary check of wheel alignment
Check the tire pressure and bring it up to the normal pressure. Check the front wheel bearing clearance and adjust if necessary. Check tire and wheel runout. Check the...

Adjusting the maximum steering angle of the front wheels
Loosen the tie rod end locknuts. Remove the steering gear boot clamp. Fig. 4.7. Rotation of steering rods Rotate the steering rods to equalize the L dimension (Fig....

Full front wheel alignment
Set the steering wheel straight and make sure the vehicle wheels are also straight. Loosen the locknuts on the left and right tie rod ends and turn the tie rods the same...

Front wheel alignment
Fig. 4.8. Adjusting nut located on the lower arm Loosen the cam nut on the lower arm (Fig. 4.8). Turn the cam adjusting bolt to ensure the front wheel camber angle is...

Full rear wheel alignment
Fig. 4.9. Loosening the longitudinal tie lock nut Loosen the lock nut of the longitudinal link (Fig. 4.9). Fig. 4.10. Adjusting the toe-in Adjust the wheel alignment by...

Wheel balancing (16-inch and 17-inch cast alloy wheels)
Note: Balance the wheels first from the outside and then from the inside. Be careful not to scratch the wheels. Adhesive balancing weight (external) Remove the old wheel...

Removal, checking and installation the front shock absorber and spring
Removal Fig. 4.15. Front shock absorber strut components: 1 – bolt (anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensor); 2 – bolt (brake hose bracket); 3 – nut (stabilizer link);...

Removal, checking and installation the front upper arm
Fig. 4.22. Upper arm of the front suspension: 1 – bolt (anti-lock brake system wheel speed sensor); 2 – bolt (brake hose bracket); 3 – nut (stabilizer link); 4 – front...

Removal, checking and installation the front stabilizer
Fig. 4.27. Front stabilizer: 1 – cross stabilizer bar; 2 – stabilizer bracket; 3 – stabilizer bushing; 4 – front stabilizer The front stabilizer is shown in Fig. 4.27....

Rear Suspension Components
Fig. 4.30. Rear suspension: 1 – rear crossmember support bushing; 2 – rear cross member; 3 – rear shock absorber; 4 – rear upper arm; 5 – compression stroke buffer (from...

Rear wheel camber adjustment
Fig. 4.31. Adjusting cam on the rear lower arm: 1 - rear left side; 2 – adjusting cam The camber is adjusted by rotating the cam on the rear lower arm. Rotating the cam...

Rear wheel alignment adjustment
The toe-in mechanism tension coupling is located in the center of the rear transverse tie rod. Fig. 4.32. Operation diagram of the tension clutch of the wheel alignment...

Removal, checking and installation the rear shock absorber
Removal Remove the rear shock absorber and bracket. Fig. 4.33. Rear shock absorber: 1 – rear shock absorber and bracket; 2 – bracket; 3 – rear shock absorber strut...

Removal and installation the rear coil spring
Fig. 4.35. Rear coil spring: 1 – bolt (lower part of the stabilizer strut); 2 – bolt (rear lower control arm, outer side); 3 – rear coil spring; 4 – upper spring cup...

Removal and installation the rear upper arm
Caution: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel speed sensor may cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if the harness is...

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