REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 6 (2002 release)

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Ball joint

Fig. 4.4. Ball joint with a low coefficient of friction: 1 - front upper arm; 2 - low-viscosity ball joint (for the front of the upper arm); 3 - Front lower arm (rear); 4 - knuckle; 5 - Rear ball joint with a low coefficient of friction (for the front lower arm); 6 - front ball joint with a low coefficient of friction (for the front lower arm); 7 - Front lower arm; 8 - sectional view

Ball joint with a low coefficient of friction is used on the knuckle of the front of the upper and lower arm (s) to improve steering response and smoothness of operation (Fig. 4.4).

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