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:
Steering Gear And Linkage 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 performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor connector (axle side) ...
Blower Motor Removal [Manual Air Conditioner]
NOTE:
The blower motor is located on the A/C unit as shown in the figure.
Perform the work from the front passenger side in the posture shown in the
figure.
1. Set the air intake mode to FRESH.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the following ...
High Mount Brake Light Disassembly/Assembly
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Remove the high-mount brake light..
4. Remove the high-mount brake light outer lens.
5. Remove the high-mount brake light inner lens.
6. Remove the screws (with advanced keyless entry and push button ...
