Front Upper Arm Removal Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Front Upper Arm Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front upper arm bolts.
  2. Push down the front lower arm, and then remove the front upper arm from the gap between the shock absorber lower end and the front lower arm.
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