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Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
  1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (L5). See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  2. For the vehicle with MZI-3.7, working on the right side of the vehicle, remove the front pipe. See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Inspect for front wheel alignment. See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
    Fig 1: Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation Order With Torque Specifications
    G06199923Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.