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:
Washer Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front mudguard (RH)..
3. Disconnect the washer motor connector.
4. After connecting washer motor terminal A to the positive battery terminal,
and terminal B to the negative battery terminal, verify that washer fluid flows
to the wind ...
Side Turn Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass..
3. Remove the outer mirror garnish..
4. Remove the screw.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Remove the side turn light while detaching tab.
CAUTION:
If the tabs of the side turn light are detached, th ...
Drive Plate Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
1. Remove the transaxle..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Drive plate installation bolts
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.)
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note.)
2
Backing plate
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