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:
Entertainment System
Outline
Auxiliary jack/USB port has been adopted.
USB adapter has been adopted.
An audio unit which supports USB devices such as USB memory or iPods has
been adopted.
911 assist function has been added to the Bluetooth unit.
RDS-TMC (Radio Data System-Traffi ...
Control System Personalization Features Setting Procedure
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial
screen of the M-MDS.
When using the IDS (laptop PC)
Select the “Module Programming”.
Select the “Programmable Parameters”.
3. Select ...
Fuel Filler Lid Opener And Lever Removal/Installation
Fuel-filler Lid Opener
4SD
1. Open the fuel-filler lid.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk end trim.
b. Trunk side trim (RH).
3. Remove the nut.
4. Remove the lift spring.
5. Pull out the fuel-filler lid opener in the direction of the arrow (1).
6. Disconnect the fue ...
