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:
Information Display Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
When replacing the information display, the configuration procedure must
be performed before removing the information display. The information display
will not operate normally if it is replaced without performing the configuration
procedure.
1. Perform the informatio ...
Cowl Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect th negative battery cable..
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade..
3. Remove the front fender molding..
4. Remove the cowl grille..
5. Remove the washer hose grommet from the cowl panel and disconnect the front
washer hose.
6. Remove the windshield wiper motor..
7 ...
Back Up Light Switch Removal/Installation [G66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component).
4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
5. Drain the oil from the transaxle..
6. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and r ...
