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:
Engine Coolant Replacement [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
Tu ...
DRL (Daytime Running Light) Bulb Removal/Installation
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Rotate the DRL bulb in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove
it.
4. Remove the DRL bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
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Headlight Leveling Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the switch panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the headlight leveling switch in the direction of the arrow (2) shown
in the figure while pressing the tabs in the direction of ...
