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.
-
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.
-
If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
-
Front lower arm ball joint rotational torque
-
1.0—4.9 N·m {11—49 kgf·cm, 9—43 in·lbf}
-
Pull scale reading [10—49 N {1.1—4.9 kgf, 3—10 lbf}]
Front Suspension
...
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:
Air Filter Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the side wall..
3. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
4. Disconnect the power MOS FET connector. (Full-auto air conditioner)
5. Disconnect the resistor connector. (Manual air conditioner)
6. Remove in the order indic ...
Air Intake Actuator Removal/Installation [Manual Air Conditioner]
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (Passenger-side).
b. Front side trim (Passenger-side).
c. Dashboard under cover.
d. Glove compartment.
e. Lower panel (Passenger-side).
f. Shower duct ( ...
Operating the Driver's Power
Window
Normal opening/closing
To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.
Auto-opening/closing
To fully open the window automatically,
press the switch completely down, then
release. The win ...
