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:
Seat Belt Extender
If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
may be available to you at no charge from
your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This extender will be only for you and for
the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it
plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold
in ...
Theft Deterrent System Clearing Freeze Frame Data
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC–2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
Select “Body”.
Select "Burglar Service Functions".
3. Then, select the following item from the screen menu.
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Keyless Antenna Removal/Installation
Interior, Front
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Center panel.
g. Audio unit.
h. Rear heat duct (1).
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. ...
