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:
Using Automatic Locking Mode
Follow these instructions when using a child-restraint system, unless you are
attaching a LATCH-equipped childrestraint system to the rear LATCH lower
anchors. Refer to “Using LATCH Lower Anchor” .
NOTE
Follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions carefully.
If you are ...
Purge Solenoid Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the purge solenoid valve..
4. Inspect airflow between the ports under the following conditions.
Measured condition
Continuity between A—B
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Seat Belt Inspection
Belt
1. Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twists or kinks.
2. Verify that there is no damage to the seat belt and no deformation of the
metal fittings.
If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt.
ELR
Except 5HB (rear center seat belt)
1. Verify tha ...
