Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle..
2. Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times
. Install the SST
to the ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a pull scale.
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If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
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Front lower arm ball joint rotational torque
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1.0—4.9 N·m {11—49 kgf·cm, 9—43 in·lbf}
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Pull scale reading [10—49 N {1.1—4.9 kgf, 3—10 lbf}]
Front Suspension
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Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before ...
Other materials:
Map Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the map light terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, inspect the bulb. If there is no malfunction,
replace the map light.
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How to Use the Bluetooth ® Audio System
Switching to Bluetooth ® audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth ® audio device,
switch to the
Bluetooth ® audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system
control panel.
Any Bluetooth ® audio device must be paired to the vehicle's Bluetooth ® unit ...
Brake Assist
During emergency braking situations
when it is necessary to depress the brake
pedal with greater force, the brake assist
system provides braking assistance, thus
enhancing braking performance.
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
depressed more quickly, the brakes apply
more firmly.
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