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:
Audio System
NOTE:
“iPod” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
Outline
An Auxiliary jack/USB port unit has been adopted which can connect to commercially-available
portable audio/USB devices/iPod, and output sound from the speakers via the
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Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Inspection
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, SKYACTIV-G 2.0
NOTE:
The fuel gauge sender unit is integrated with the fuel pump unit.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear seat cushion..
3. Remove the fuel pump unit..
4. Verify that the resistance between terminals A and C of the f ...
Trunk Lid Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Remove the trunk lid latch and lock actuator..
4. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever
condition.
5. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
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