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:
Instrument Cluster Inspection
Speedometer
Using a speedometer tester
CAUTION:
When only the front or the rear wheels are driven using a speedometer tester,
the ABS or DSC may determine that the vehicle speed signal is in error and the
engine cannot be stopped by the normal operation. If the engine cannot be stopp ...
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If your Subaru Solterra requires towing, it is strongly recommended
to use an authorized SUBARU dealer or a professional towing service equipped with
a wheel-lift or flatbed truck for safe transportation.
Always ensure that a proper safety chain system is used during towing,
and strictly foll ...
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
In the Subaru Solterra, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) is an advanced
safety feature that utilizes rear side radar sensors positioned behind the left
and right sides of the rear bumper to assist the driver in detecting vehicles located
in areas that are difficult to see using mirrors alone.
WAR ...
