Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation: Notes

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Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Link Installation Note .)
When replacing the front lower arm, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 1: Front Lower Arm Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Front lower arm ball joint (See Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Installation Note .)
2	Spacer
3	Front lower arm
4	Front lower arm bushing (See Front Lower Arm Bushing Removal Note .) (See Front Lower Arm Bushing Installation Note .)