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 ...
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Range of Topics
This manual contains procedures for performing all required service operations.
The procedures are divided into the following five basic operations:
Removal/Installation
Disassembly/Assembly
Replacement
Inspection
Adj ...
Rear Seat Back Removal/Installation
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear buckle installation bolt..
3. Fold the rear seat back.
4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the rear seat back from the rear seat back bracket by pulling the rear
seat back in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
6. Remove ...
Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (EHPAS) Control Module Inspection
Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
Terminal
Signal name
Connected to
Measured item
Measured terminal (measured condition)
Standard
Inspection item(s)
1A
Ground
Ground ...
