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:
Manual Transaxle Oil Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the oil level plug and gasket.
Tightening torque
39—59 N·m {4.0—6.0 kgf·m, 29—43 ft·lbf}
4. Verify that the manual transaxle oil is near the brim of the plug port.
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Car Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
With Audio Unit (Without Display)
NOTE:
Car-navigation unit is integrated with the multi information display.
1. Refer to MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
With Audio Unit (With Display)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. ...
Clutch Fluid Inspection [C66 M R]
NOTE:
A common reserve tank is used for the clutch system and brake system.
1. Verify that the clutch fluid is between the MIN mark and the MAX mark.
Verify that there is no clutch fluid leakage then add clutch fluid to the
level between the MIN mark and the MAX mark..
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