Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor from the wheel hub component.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Upper Arm, ABS Wheel Speed Sensor, Wiring Harness, Bracket And Bolt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the bracket and front upper arm and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
Disconnect the front stabilizer control link from the front lower arm. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the front shock absorber from the front lower arm. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Front Lower Arm Related Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Front lower arm ball joint installation nut
2	Front lower arm ball joint (See Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Installation Note .)
3	Nut
4	Cam plate
5	Adjusting cam bolt (See Adjusting Cam Bolt Installation Note .)
6	Front lower arm