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:
Audio System
NOTE:
“iPod” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
Outline
An Auxiliary jack/USB port unit has been adopted which can connect to commercially-available
portable audio/USB devices/iPod, and output sound from the speakers via the
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Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WAR ...
Splash Shield Removal/Installation
Front Splash Shield
1. Remove the bolts and fastener then remove the front splash shield.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Splash Shield
1. Remove the fastener, screws and capnut .
2. Pull the rear splash shield in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure,
the ...
