Wishbone Replacement on 2010 Mazda 6 (GH)

Step By Step on how to change the lower front suspension/control arm/wishbone on a 2010 Mazda 6 GH
Wishbone link: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353493400093
#mazda #diycar #mazda6
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[@alandmunk3h]

Ah this is so great. I need to do this job on my 2010 mazda6 2.0. Same reason for me, split ball joint rubber. Thanks @klavs

[@KlavsX_]

👍 Good luck, and hope it all will be easy. 👏

[@hirmusmaakas7553]

@@KlavsX_ where did you find the information about the torque of the bolts

[@firstfix1984]

Another great video Klavs, thank you. How long did it take per side? Also, thanks to your other video I changed the rocker cover gaskets. It took me just over one hour.

[@KlavsX_]

👍 You are welcome. 🤔 Can't say for sure but I would say 40 mins. It was quiet some time ago.
Oh awesome, good job on the gasket. When you do this kind of jobs first time, it does take longer.

[@aivarasvaskys1677]

This Mazda 6 GH dinamic model

[@KlavsX_]

My one is Mazda 6 Gh Sport

[@alandriver9916]

Great work, this is right on the limit of what I'm prepared to do on my driveway. What were the symptoms you were addressing? Knocking?
I don't suppose you have ever had the stiff steering issue? (Equally stiff in both directions)
Keep up the good work

[@KlavsX_]

Mostly knocking when turning the wheel, going over bumps, and the steering goes funny when the suspension is loaded.
Stiff would be more related to the steering rack or electronic going to it. ( If you have electronic steering rack)

[@alandriver9916]

@@KlavsX_ thanks.
Yes it's electric, I have the same car.

[@KlavsX_]

One thing you could try is to calibrate the steering around 4 to 6 times. ( I did try to calibrate with my topdop) First 3 times of successful calibration did nothing. No codes , no improvement. On the 5th time I recalibrated the wheel, it started to work smoothly. ( It is only a matter of time before it goes back to been stiff again)
Now, before I buy a new steering rack for 1k, ill try to replace the clock spring, angle sensor. To see if they are the culprits. ( start with the easiest and cheapest options)

[@alandriver9916]

@@KlavsX_ interesting. Thanks. I'll give that a go

[@KlavsX_]

Hope it works for you.👍

[@lmr9512]

Nice video bro. Can i ask if u do any rust prevention to ur underbody?

[@KlavsX_]

Thank you. Yes, I'm in the middle of doing in and making an video.

[@wasimhanna9138]

Great work, May i ask you for help to Show 2 Things: Nr 1) how to uninstall the hole of the air condition to replace it by New one

[@wasimhanna9138]

And Nr 2 if we want to install the android radio how exactly have you Connected the cables together

[@KlavsX_]

Thank you. Let's see If I can help. I will check on weekend how you can access the a/c fittings to replace them.

[@KlavsX_]

If you doing any headunit / radio upgrade I would strongly recommend a patch harness, or adapter harness. Cutting wires and soldering / making your own loom will take quiet some time.

[@todordanev6338]

Nice job. Where did you buy the wishbone from, is aftermarket quality any good?

[@KlavsX_]

I found a really nice deal from Ebay motors. For now, IF, the quality is good, can't say. Time will show.
But for now, I don't see any difference between OEM or the aftermarket stuff.

[@ericich.5769]

Hi , I changed mine with Halfords but when driving I can hear some rubbing sound on the left side ,what could be the issue ?

[@KlavsX_]

What kind of rubbing sound is it? metal to metal or rubber to metal.
That could be anything, lose bolts, wrong installment that the alignment is incorrect, other components have failed, wheels rubbing on suspension, the list goes on.

[@ericich.5769]

@@KlavsX_ rubber,i have the same car as you , the sound is on the left front side.

[@KlavsX_]

Without looking at the left side suspension, it's a guessing game.
you have there anti-roll bar, upper suspension arm, shock, the wheel could rub on the wheel arch if the plastics clips haven't been put back in properly. For now I can guess.