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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..



1

Front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector

2

Brake hose clip

3

Front lower arm ball joint

.

4

Tie-rod end ball joint

.

5

Front lower arm

.


Front Lower Arm Removal Note (MZR 2.0 (RH))

NOTE:

1. Remove the A/C compressor protector.


2. Remove the front lower arm.

Front Lower Arm Installation Note (MZR 2.0 (RH))

1. Install the front lower arm to the front crossmember and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.

2. Completely tighten the bolts on the rear side of the front lower arm in the following order.

a. Temporarily tighten bolts A and B shown in the figure.

b. Tighten bolt A.

c. Tighten bolt B.

d. Tighten bolt A.


3. Install the A/C compressor protector.


Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Installation Note

NOTE:

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. If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower a ...

Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly
WARNING: Removing/installing the shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous. The shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, and damage the vehicle. ...

Other materials:

Compression Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
WARNING: Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal/installation of each component. Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel ...

Supplemental Restraint System Components
(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System) (Without Front Passenger Occupant Classification System) Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags Roll-over sensor * , crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Seat belt pretensioners Front air bag sensors Side c ...

Air Bleeding
CAUTION: If the strainer is removed, impurities may penetrate the power steering system and damage it. To prevent this, always bleed air with the strainer installed. Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. The oil temperature could rise and damage ...

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