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:
Variable Tumble Shutter Valve Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Voltage Inspection
NOTE:
The variable tumble shutter valve switch cannot be removed as a single unit.
When replacing the variable tumble shutter valve switch, replace it together
with the intake manifold as a single unit.
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC–2.
2. Switch the ...
Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
On-Vehicle Removal
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool.
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing
injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever using compressed ai ...
Variable Swirl Shutter Valve Actuator Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Operation Inspection
1. Remove the air hose..
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the variable swirl control solenoid valve.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the variable swirl shutter valve actuator.
4. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.
Vacuum
kPa {mmHg, inHg ...
