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:
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
1. Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and
set it out of the way..
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational
direction.
If it does not move smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner..
3. T ...
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will aff ect
the device.
NOTE
The key mus ...
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 ...
