Replacement of the rear suspension levers of the Mazda 6 car

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

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

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

Remove the upper arm of the rear suspension

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

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

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

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

Then remove the front lower rear suspension arm

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

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

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

Remove the rear suspension spring as described in the previous article

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

Then remove the rear lower rear suspension arm

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.

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

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

Pull the holder aside

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

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

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

Inspect the lever, replace the deformed lever

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

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