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Lower Arm Installation - 4x2

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NOTE: The end of the coil spring must cover the first hole and should not be visible in the second hole.
  1. Install the front coil spring into the front suspension lower arm.
    NOTE: The forward front suspension lower arm nut must be tightened first while the control arm is held at the curb position ride height.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Coil Spring
    G00379070Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the front suspension lower arm and front coil spring.
    1. Position the front suspension lower arm and front coil spring.
    2. Install the two front suspension lower arm bolts and nuts.
      • On the RH front suspension lower arm, install the rear bolt adjustment cam, and nut in the center of the frame slot.
      Fig 2: Installing Rear Bolt Adjustment Cam
      G00379071Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Always install the cotter pin into the lower ball joint castellated nut from outboard to inboard, with the fingers bent together at a right angle. Failure to do so will result in damage to the wheel and tire assembly.
  3. Install the lower ball joint.
    1. Position the front wheel spindle to the lower ball joint.
    2. Install the lower ball joint castellated nut.
    3. Install a new cotter pin.
    Fig 3: Installing New Cotter Pin
    G00379072Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the front stabilizer bar link nut.
    Fig 4: Installing Front Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
    G00379073Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the coil spring compressor or equivalent tool.
  6. Install the front shock absorber and the two lower nuts.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Shock Absorber
    G00379074Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the upper shock absorber bushing and nut/washer assembly.
    Fig 6: Installing Front Shock Absorber Bushing
    G00379075Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  9. Inspect and adjust the front end alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .
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