Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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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 performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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1 |
Front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector |
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2 |
Brake hose clip |
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3 |
Front lower arm ball joint . |
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4 |
Tie-rod end ball joint . |
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5 |
Front lower arm . |
Front Lower Arm Removal Note (MZR 2.0 (RH))
NOTE:
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When working on the right side of vehicles with MZR 2.0, move the A/C compressor protector so that the A/C compressor protector does not interfere with the removal of the front lower arm front side bolt.
1. Remove the A/C compressor protector.
2. Remove the front lower arm.
Front Lower Arm Installation Note (MZR 2.0 (RH))
1. Install the front lower arm to the front crossmember and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.
2. Completely tighten the bolts on the rear side of the front lower arm in the following order.
a. Temporarily tighten bolts A and B shown in the figure.
b. Tighten bolt A.
c. Tighten bolt B.
d. Tighten bolt A.
3. Install the A/C compressor protector.
Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Installation Note
NOTE:
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The bolt insertion direction can be either front or rear of the vehicle, however, keep the insertion direction the same on both the left and right sides of the vehicle.
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.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower a ...
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.
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Other materials:
Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
When the engine is hot, it can badly burn. Turn off the engine and wait until
it is cool before removing the ECT sensor.
ECT Sensor No.1
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Drain the engine coolant..
4. Remove the battery and b ...
After Service Precaution [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
WARNING:
Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious
injuries or death and damage. When installing the fuel hose, perform “Fuel Leakage
Inspection” described below.
A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion,
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