Front Upper Arm Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front upper arm from the vehicle.
- Inspect the front upper arm for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace it.
- Inspect the ball joint for excessive play, and if there is any malfunction, replace the front upper arm.
- Rotate the ball joint 5 times.
- Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
- Front upper arm ball joint rotational torque 3-19 inch lbs. (0.3-2.2 N.m).
- If not within the specification, replace the front upper arm.