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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1.04.9 N·m {1149 kgf·cm, 943 in·lbf}
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Pull scale reading [1049 N {1.14.9 kgf, 310 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:
Oil Pressure Switch Removal
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before removing the exhaust system.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Disconnect the connecto ...
Trunk Lid Adjustment
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the trunk lid and the body.
Standard clearance
a: 2.44.4 mm {0.100.17 in}
b: -4.6-2.6 mm {-0.18-0.11 in}
c: 2.54.5 mm {0.100.17 in}
d: -1.70.3 mm {-0.060.01 in}
e: 2.64.6 mm {0.110.18 in}
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Air Filter Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Except for Mexico
Airflow inspection
1. Remove the air filter..
2. Blow from port A and verify that there is airflow from port B.
If there is no airflow, replace the air filter..
3. Blow from port B and verify that there is airflow from port A.
If there is no airflow, r ...
