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:
Before driving
Before operating your Subaru Solterra, carefully follow the recommendations
below to ensure maximum safety, proper vehicle control, and a confident driving
experience in all conditions.
Installing floor mats
Always use floor mats that are specifically engineered for the Subaru Solterra,
matc ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the section (A) of the ventilation hose shown in the figure.
2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected
ventilation hose while the engine is idling.
NOTE:
Because it is difficult to directly inspect the PC ...
Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Removal/Installation
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5
NOTE:
Fuel pump unit cannot be disassembled.
1. Remove the fuel gauge sender unit..
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo
NOTE:
Fuel pump unit cannot be disassembled.
1. Remove the fuel gauge sender unit..
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
NOTE:
Fuel pump unit cannot be disasse ...
