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:
Transaxle Oil Inspection [G66 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the oil level plug and washer.
4. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
If the oil level is lower than the low level, add the specified amount and
type of oil through the ...
Vacuum Pump Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Remove the plug hole plate..
2. Remove the battery and battery tray..
3. Pinch open the clamp using pliers and disconnect the vacuum hose from the
vacuum pump.
4. Remove in the order shown in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Vacu ...
Front Fog Light Bulb Removal/Installation
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Slightly bend back the mudguard..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Rotate the front fog light bulb in the direction of the arrow shown in the
figure.
5. Remove the front fog light bulb.
CAUTION:
A haloge ...
