1. Remove the front lower arm..
2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times
. Install the SST
to the front lower arm ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a torque wrench.

If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
18 N·m {1.8 kgf·m,13 ft·lbf} max.
3.2 N·m {33 kgf·cm,28 in·lbf} max.
Front Axle
Front Lower Arm Removal/InstallationBrake
Brake System
Foot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal
to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast wi ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
WARNING:
Do not perform the servicing while the ATF is hot. Otherwise, it could cause
severe burns or serious injury.
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Remove the dipstick securing bolt.
3. Remove the dipstick.
4. Remove the drain plug and washer, and drain the ATF ...
Front Heat Duct Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Dashboard under cover.
b. Side wall.
c. Glove compartment.
3. Detach the tab and remove the front heat duct.
LH
RH
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...