Front Lower Arm Inspection
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.
- Remove the lower arm from the vehicle.
- Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the lower arm.
- Install the torque wrench to the front lower arm ball joint.
- Measure the starting torque.
Front lower arm starting torque
- 18 N.m {1.8 kgf-m, 13 ft-lbf} max.
- Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times.
- Measure the rotational torque.
- If not within the specification, replace the lower arm.
Front lower arm rotational torque
1.2-2.2 N.m {13-22 kgf.cm, 11-19 in.lbf} max.