Front Lower Arm Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV, 2003 Mazda MPV, and 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the lower arm from the vehicle.
- Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
- Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
- Rotate the ball joint five times.
- Connect the SST to the ball stud, and measure the rotation torque using a pull scale.
- Replace the ball joint if not within the specification. Ball joint preload 9-43 inch lbs. (1.0-4.9 N.m). Pull scale reading 3-11 lbs. (10-49 N).