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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Lower Arm: Removal

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
  2. Lower the vehicle on the hoist.
    Fig 1: Positioning Floor Jack
    G00375751Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position a floor jack under the ball joint and raise the control arm until the vehicle starts to rise off the hoist.
    Fig 2: Measuring Ride Height
    G00375752Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Record the ride height.
  5. Remove the floor jack.
  6. Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
  7. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
    1. Remove the pinch bolt.
      Fig 3: Separating Lower Ball Joint
      G00375721Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
  8. Support the subframe.
    Fig 4: Supporting The Subframe
    G00375722Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower arm.
    • Remove the lower arm bolts (1).
    • Remove the lower arm (2).
Fig 5: Removing Lower Arm
G00375753Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
RENDER: 1.0x

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