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 ...
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Car Navigation Unit
Purpose
Reads the SD card data inserted into the car-navigation unit and sends the
read data to the audio unit.
Function
The car-navigation unit has the following functions:
TomTom Home
By connecting the SD card to your computer at home, the map data or software ...
Trunk End Trim Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the trunk mat..
2. Remove the trunk board..
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Pull the trunk end trim indicated in the arrow shown in the figure, then detach
clips A, pins B, pin C, D and tabs E.
5. Remove the trunk end trim.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB ...
Antenna Amplifier Removal/Installation
With Audio Unit (Without Display)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove the fo ...
