Front Upper Arm Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6 and 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the upper arm from the vehicle.
- Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
- Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
- Rotate the ball joint five times.
- Measure the rotation torque using a suitable Allen socket and a torque wrench.
- If not within the specification, replace the lower arm component. Rotation torque 13.2 inch lbs. (1.5 N.m) max.