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:
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly
WARNING:
Removing/installing the shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous. The
shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death,
and damage the vehicle.
1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the ...
Joint Shaft Assembly [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Assemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Dust cover
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2
Bearing
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3
Snap ring
4
Dust seal
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5
Joint shaft
Dust Cover Assembly N ...
Air Cleaner Element Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove the air cleaner element..
2. Inspect the following items:
Has the replacement interval come?
Is the air cleaner element soiled, damaged, or bent?
Are the air cleaner case and the air cleaner element correctly sealed?
Is the correct air cleaner element inst ...
