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:
Ventilator Grille Removal/Installation
Side Ventilator grille
1. Through the wiring harness into the position shown in the figure, remove the
side ventilator grille in the direction of arrow.
2. When installing the side ventilator grille, push it for the dashboard.
Center Ventilator grille
1. Disconnect the negative battery c ...
Front Oil Seal Replacement [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the wiring harness.
5. Remove the ignition coils..
6. Remove the spark plugs..
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove the oil level gauge.
9. Remove the cylinder ...
Side Panel Removal/Installation
1. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the position indicated by the
arrow in the figure.
2. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, then
remove the clips and hook.
3. Pull the side panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, while
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