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}