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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Suspension Technical Data

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Suspension Technical Data

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Front wheel alignment [4SD, 5HB] (Unloaded ^*1 )

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION (4SD, 5HB)

Item

Specification

Fuel gauge indication

Empty

1/4

1/2

3/4

Full

Maximum steering angle

Inner

34°+/-3°

Outer

29°+/-3°

Total toe-in

(mm {in})

Tire: 2+/-4 {0.08+/-0.16}, Rim inner: 1.4+/-2.8 {0.06+/-0.12}

(degree)

0°11'+/-0°22'

Caster angle⁽¹⁾ (Reference value)

3°37'+/-1°

3°39'+/-1°

3°41'+/-1°

3°44'+/-1°

3°47'+/-1°

Camber angle⁽¹⁾
(Reference value)

-0°16'+/-1°

-0°17'+/-1°

-0°18'+/-1°

Steering axis inclination
(Reference value)

5°26'

5°28'

5°30'

5°29'

^*1 : Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.

⁽¹⁾	Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30' .

Front wheel alignment [WGN] (Unloaded ^*1 )

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION (WGN)

Item

Specification

Fuel gauge indication

Empty

1/4

1/2

3/4

Full

Maximum steering angle

Inner

34°+/-3°

Outer

29°+/-3°

Total toe-in

(mm {in})

Tire: 2+/-4 {0.08+/-0.16}, Rim inner: 1.4+/-2.8 {0.06+/-0.12}

(degree)

0°11'+/-0°22'

Caster angle⁽¹⁾ (Reference value)

3°29'+/-1°

3°32'+/-1°

3°34'+/-1°

3°37'+/-1°

3°39'+/-1°

Camber angle⁽¹⁾ (Reference value)

-0°16'+/-1°

-0°17'+/-1°

Steering axis inclination (Reference value)

5°28'

5°27'

^*1 : Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.

⁽¹⁾	Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30' .

Front wheel alignment [4SD 4WD] (Unloaded ^*1 )

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION (4SD, 4WD)

Item

Fuel gauge indication

Empty

1/4

1/2

3/4

Full

Maximum steering angle

Inner

36°+/-3°

Outer

30°+/-3°

Total toe-in

(mm {in})

Tire: 2+/-4 {0.08+/-0.16}, Rim inner: 1+/-3 {0.04+/-0.12}

(degree)

0°11'+/-0°22'

Caster angle⁽¹⁾ (reference value)

3°46'+/-1°

3°48'+/-1°

3°50'+/-1°

3°51'+/-1°

3°53'+/-1°

Camber angle⁽¹⁾ (reference value)

-0°16'+/-1°

-0°17'+/-1°

Steering axis inclination (reference value)

5°28'

5°30'

^*1 : Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.

⁽¹⁾	Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30' .

Rear wheel alignment [4SD, 5HB] (Unloaded ^*1 )

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION (4SD, 5HB)

Item

Specification

Fuel gauge indication

Empty

1/4

1/2

3/4

Full

Total toe-in

(mm {in})

Tire: 2+/-4 {0.08+/-0.16}, Rim inner: 1.4+/-2.8 {0.06+/-0.12}

(degree)

0°11'+/-0°22'

Camber angle⁽¹⁾

-1°05'+/-1°

-1° 07'+/-1°

-1°09'+/-1°

-1 °11'+/-1°

-1°13'+/-1°

Thrust angle

0°+/-0°48'

^*1 : Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.

⁽¹⁾	Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 °30' .

Rear wheel alignment [WGN] (Unloaded ^*1 )

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION (WGN)

Item

Specification

Fuel gauge indication

Empty

1/4

1/2

3/4

Full

Total toe-in

(mm {in})

Tire: 2+/-4 {0.08+/-0.16}, Rim inner: 1.4+/-2.8 {0.06+/-0.12}

(degree)

0°11'+/-0°22'

Camber angle⁽¹⁾

-0°59'+/-1°

-1°00'+/-1°

-1°02'+/-1°

-1°04'+/-1°

-1°06'+/-1°

Thrust angle

0°+/-0°48'

^*1 : Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.

⁽¹⁾	Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 °30' .

Rear wheel alignment [4SD 4WD]

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION (4SD, 4WD)

Item

Fuel gauge indication

Empty

1/4

1/2

3/4

Full

Total toe-in

(mm {in})

Tire: 2+/-4 {0.08+/-0.16}, Rim inner: 1+/-3 {0.04+/-0.12}

(degree)

0°11 '+/-0°22'

Camber angle⁽¹⁾

-1°28'+/-1°

-1 °30'+/-1 °

-1°33'+/-1°

-1°35'+/-1°

-1°37'+/-1°

Thrust angle

(degree)

0°+/-0°48'

^*1 : Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.

⁽¹⁾	Difference between left and right must not exceed 1 °30' .

Suspension

ITEM SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Front upper arm ball joint rotation torque	1.5 N.m {15.0 kgf.cm, 13.2 in.lbf} max.
Front lower arm (front) ball joint rotation torque	1.18-2.23 N.m {12.1-22.7 kgf.cm, 10.5-19.7 in.lbf}
Front lower arm (rear) ball joint rotation torque	1.00-2.22 N.m {10.2-22.6 kgf.cm, 8.86-19.6 in.lbf}
Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque	0.23-0.47 N.m {2.4-4.7 kgf.cm, 2.1-4.1 in.lbf}
Rear stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque	0.23-0.47 N.m {2.4-4.7 kgf.cm, 2.1-4.1 in.lbf}

Wheel and tire

ITEM SPECIFICATION

Item

Specification

Standard tire and wheel

Wheel

Size

16 x 6 1/2JJ

17 x 7JJ

18 x 7J

Offset

(mm {in})

55 {2.17}

60 {2.36}

55 {2.17}

Pitch circle diameter

(mm {in})

114.3 {4.50}

Material

Steel

Aluminum alloy

Tire

Size

P205/50R16 91V

P215/50R17 93V

L3 with TC:
215/45R18 93Y Except L3 with TC:
215/45R18 93W

Air pressure (kPa {kgf/cm² , psi})

Front

220 {2.2, 32}

L3 with TC: 260 {2.6, 38}
Except L3 with TC: 240 {2.4, 35}

Rear

Remaining tread

(mm {in})

1.6 {0.06}

Wheel and tire

Wheel and tire runout (mm {in})

Radial direction

1.5 {0.06} max.

Lateral direction

2.5 {0.10} max.

2.0 {0.08} max.

Wheel imbalance

(g {oz})

8 {0.28} max.

Adhesive-type⁽¹⁾:
11 {0.39} max.
Knock-type⁽²⁾:
7 {0.25} max.

Adhesive-type⁽¹⁾:
10 {0.35} max.
Knock-type⁽²⁾:
6 {0.21} max.

Temporary spare tire

Wheel

Size

16 x 4T

L3 with TC: 17 x 4T
Except L3 with TC: 16 x 4T

Offset

(mm {in})

40 {1.57}

Pitch circle diameter

(mm {in})

114.3(4.50}

Material

Steel

Tire

Size

T115/70D16

L3 with TC: T145/70D 17
Except L3 with TC:
T115/70 D16

Air pressure

(kPa {kgf/cm² , psi})

420 {4.2, 60}

Wheel and tire

Wheel and tire runout (mm {in})

Radial direction

2.0 {0.08} max.

Lateral direction

2.5 {0.10} max.

⁽¹⁾	Total weight exceeds 160 g {5.65 oz} .

⁽²⁾	One balance weight: 60 g {2.12 oz} max . If the total weight exceeds 100 g {3.53 oz} on one side, rebalance after moving the tire around on the rim. Do not use 3 or more balance weights.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.