Front Lower Arm (Rear) Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the under cover.
Remove the splash shield.
Remove the steering gear and linkage installation bolts, and pipe component installation bolts from the front crossmember, then suspend the steering gear and linkage with a cable.
Tightening torque
- Steering gear and linkage: 74.4-104.8 N.m {7.857-10.68 kgf.m, 54.88-77.29 ft.lbf}
- Pipe component: 7.8-10.8 N.m {79.6-110.0 kgf.cm, 69.1-95.5 in.lbf}
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Lower Arm (Rear) (Torque Specs)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)