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:
DSC Off Switch Inspection
1. Remove the DSC OFF switch..
2. Verify that the continuity between the DSC OFF switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the DSC OFF switch.
3. Apply battery voltage to DSC OFF switch terminal E, and connect terminal A
to g ...
Auxiliary Jack/Usb Port
NOTE:
“iPod” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
Purpose, Function
The Auxiliary jack/USB port outputs the audio signals of commercially-available
portable audio, a USB device, or an iPod connected to the Auxiliary jack/USB ...
Transaxle Oil Replacement [G35 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the drain plug and washer.
4. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
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