We remove the rear suspension arms for replacement, as well as for replacing the silent blocks of the arms

Replacing the upper arm of the rear suspension

We install the car on a lift or a viewing ditch

Remove the wheel from the side of the work being done

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

We install supports under the lower arm of the rear suspension and lower the car, slightly loading the suspension

Replacement of rear suspension arms of Mazda 6

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

We unscrew the bolts securing the upper arm to the knuckle and the bracket of the rear suspension cross member

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Remove the upper arm of the rear suspension

Replacement of rear suspension arms of Mazda 6

We examine the lever, we replace the deformed lever.

Signs of wear of silent blocks are tears, swelling and delamination of rubber from a metal bushing

To replace the silent blocks, you will need pullers of a suitable size

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Pay attention to the marking of the lever. When replacing the lever, we get the same lever

After replacing the lever, we check and adjust the wheel alignment

Replacing the front lower arm of the rear suspension

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

If we perform work on a lift, we remove the wheel for the convenience of work.

We install a support under the lower rear suspension arm and lower the car, slightly loading the suspension

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

We unscrew the bolts securing the front lower arm to the rear suspension knuckle and the rear suspension cross member bracket

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Then remove the front lower rear suspension arm

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Inspect the lever, replace the deformed lever

Replacement of rear suspension arms of Mazda 6

Signs of wear of silent blocks are tears, swelling and delamination of rubber from a metal bushing

To replace the silent blocks, you will need pullers of a suitable size

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

White dot mark and the front lower arm of the rear suspension must be directed forward in the direction of travel of the car

Install parts in reverse order

After replacing the lever, we check and adjust the wheel alignment

Replacing the rear lower arm of the rear suspension

Tools required: spring compressor, wrench and socket 17 and tools to remove the spring

Replacement of rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Mark the position of the shim in the rear suspension cross member bracket

Replacement of rear suspension arms of Mazda 6

Remove the rear suspension spring as described in the previous article

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Unscrew the nut of the adjusting bolt, remove the washer and remove the bolt

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Then remove the rear lower rear suspension arm

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Inspect the lever, replace the deformed lever

Signs of wear of silent blocks are tears, swelling and delamination of rubber from a metal bushing

To replace the silent blocks, you will need pullers of a suitable size

Install parts in reverse order

After replacing the lever, we check and adjust the wheel alignment

Replacing the trailing arm of the rear suspension

If we work on a lift, we remove the wheel for ease of operation.

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

We install a support under the lower rear suspension arm and lower the car, slightly loading the suspension

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Unscrew the nut that secures the rear wheel speed sensor wire holder to the trailing arm

Replacement of rear suspension arms of Mazda 6

Pull the holder aside

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Unscrew the mounting bolt and remove the parking brake cable from the trailing arm

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

We unscrew two bolts and unscrew one nut securing the trailing arm to the knuckle

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

We unscrew the two bolts securing the trailing arm brackets to the body and remove the rear suspension trailing arm

Replacement of rear suspension arms of Mazda 6

Inspect the lever, replace the deformed lever

Signs of wear of silent blocks are tears, swelling and delamination of rubber from a metal bushing

Replacing the rear suspension arms of a Mazda 6

The left and right trailing arms of the rear suspension are marked with the letters "L" and "R". Do not confuse them, as the levers are not interchangeable

After replacing the lever, check the wheel alignment