Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual, Page: 582 / 1282

FRONT SUSPENSION
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Dust Boot Installation Note
1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION
1. Remove the lower arm from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Connect the
SST to the ball stud, and
measure the rotation torque by using a pull
scale.
(3) Replace it if not within the specification.
Ball joint preload
1.0—4.9 N-m {10— 50 kgf cm, 9— 43 inlbf}
Pull scale reading
9.8—49 N {1.0— 5.0 kgf, 3— 11 Ibf}
49 80 38 78 5A
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Press the boot onto the ball joint by using the
SST.
4. Wipe away the excessive grease.
Lower Arm Bushing (Front) Installation Note
• Install the new bushing, and pull it into the lower
arm by using the SST.
BUSHING
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