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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

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..



1

Front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector

2

Brake hose clip

3

Front lower arm ball joint

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4

Tie-rod end ball joint

.

5

Front lower arm

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Front Lower Arm Removal Note (MZR 2.0 (RH))

NOTE:

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:

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. ...

Other materials:

Shift Lock System Inspection
Shift-Lock System Inspection 1. Switch the ignition to ON. 2. Shift the selector lever to the P position. 3. Perform the following procedures to inspect the shift-lock system. If there is any malfunction, inspect the shift-lock solenoid and P position switch.. a. Verify that th ...

Front Fog Light Aiming
CAUTION: If the front fog light aiming is adjusted with cargo in the vehicle, it may not adjust correctly. Adjust the front fog light aiming with the vehicle under the following conditions: No occupants inside vehicle Cargo other than spare tire, jack, and tools ...

How to use AUX mode (Type A)
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the media button ( ) of the audio unit to change to the AUX mode. NOTE When the device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX mode. Adj ...

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