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SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS

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## Suspension

Item | Specification
--- | ---
Mazda6 (GG) (4SD, 5HB) | Mazda6 MPS (GG) (4SD 4WD) | Mazda6 (GY) (WGN 2WD) | Mazda6 (GY) (WGN 4WD)
Front suspension
Type | High-mount double wishbone (with double-pivoted lower arm(s))
Spring type | Coil spring
Shock absorber type | Cylindrical, double-acting (Low-pressure gas charged with rebound spring)
Stabilizer | Type | Torsion bar
Diameter | (mm {in}) | 23 {0.91} | 24 {0.94} | 23 {0.91}
Wheel alignment (Unloaded)*1 | 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'
Maximum steering angle | inner | 18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 36°±3° Except for above: 39°±3° | 39°±3°
outer | 18 inch wheel specification vehicles: 30°±3° Except for above: 31°±3° | 31°±3°
Caster angle*2 (reference value) | normal | 3°47'±1° | 3°53'±1° | 3°40'±1° | 3°35'±1°
elevated*3 | 3°42'±1° | - | 3°35'±1° | -
Camber angle*2 (reference value) | normal | -0°17'±1° | -0°17'±1° | -0°15'±1° | -0°08'±1°
elevated*3 | -0°10'±1° | - | -0°08'±1° | -
Steering axis inclination (reference value) | normal | 5°28' | 5°30' | 5°24' | 5°16'
elevated*3 | 5°18' | - | 5°16' | -
Rear suspension
Type | E-type multi-link
Spring type | Coil spring
Stabilizer | Type | Torsion bar
Diameter | (mm {in}) | 18 {0.71} | 23 {0.91} | 18 {0.71} | 21 {0.83}
Shock absorber type | Cylindrical, double-acting (Low-pressure gas charged) | Cylindrical, double-acting (High-pressure gas charged) | Cylindrical, double-acting (Low-pressure gas charged)/(High-pressure gas charged) | Cylindrical, double-acting (High-pressure gas charged)
Wheel alignment (Unloaded)*1 | 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*2 | normal | -1°13'±1° | -1°37'±1° | -1°06'±1° | -1°03'±1°
elevated*3 | -1°05'±1° | - | -0°58'±1° | -
Thrust angle | (degree) | 0°±0°48'

  *1 :
Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Fuel is full. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.
  *2 :
Difference between left and right must not exceed 1°30'.
  *3 :
Distance between wheel center and fender brim is following. 4SD and 5HB front: 402 mm {15.82 in} (reference value) 4SD and 5HB rear (L8, LF, L3): 401 mm {15.78 in} (reference value), 4SD and 5HB rear (MZR-CD (RF-Turbo)): 392mm {15.4 in} (reference value), WGN (2WD) front: 405 mm {15.94 in} (reference value) WGN (2WD) rear: 407 mm {16.02 in} (reference value)

## Wheel and Tire

Standard tire

Item | Specification
--- | ---
Tire | Size | 195/65R15 91V | 205/55R16 91V | 215/45R17 87W 215/45R17 91W | 215/45R18 89W (Australian specs.) (European (L.H.D., U.K.) specs. Except Mazda6 MPS)
215/45R18 93Y (European (L.H.D., U.K.) specs. Mazda6 MPS)
Wheel | Size | 15 x 6J | 16 x 7J | 17 x 7J | 18 x 7J
Material | Steel | Aluminum alloy
Offset | (mm {in}) | 50 {1.97} | 55 {2.17}
Pitch circle diameter | (mm {in}) | 114.3 {4.50}

Temporary spare tire (European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs., General (L.H.D.) specs.)

Item | Specification
--- | ---
Tire | Size | T115/70D15 | 2WD: T115/70D15 4WD: T135/90D15 | Mazda6 MPS: T145/70D17 Except Mazda6 MPS: T125/70D17
Wheel | Size | 15 x 4T | 17 x 4T
Material | Steel
Offset | (mm {in}) | 40 {1.57}
Pitch circle diameter | (mm {in}) | 114.3 {4.50}

Temporary spare tire (Australian specs. for Mazda6 MPS)

Item | Specification
--- | ---
Tire | Size | T145/70D17
Wheel | Size | 17 x 4T
Material | Steel
Offset | (mm {in}) | 40 {1.57}
Pitch circle diameter | (mm {in}) | 114.3 {4.50}