Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual page 496

FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE)
LOWER ARM
Removal/Inspection /Installation
1 . Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove the undercover.
3. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Remova.l Note.
4. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
6. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torques, referring to the figure.
Note
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• Loosely tighten the lower arm, shock absorber, and stabilizer control link bolts. Lower the
vehicle and tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torques with the vehicle unladed.
7. Adjust the front wheel alignment. (Refer to page R-6.)
PARAFFIN BASED
RUBBER OIL
(SUNPAR 107 OR
EQUIVALENT)
1. Wheel and tire
2. Stabilizer control link bolt
3. Shock absorber bolt
4. Lower arm ball joint
Removal Note ............................. page R-16
Inspection ................................... page R-16
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73-95 (7.4-9.7, 54-70)
88-118
(9.0-12.0,65-87)
N·m (m'kg, ft·lb)
5. Lower arm bushing (front and rear)
Inspect for deterioration and wear
6. 8all joint dust boot
05UORX-032
Removal Note ............................. page R-16
Installation Note .......................... page R-16
7. Lower arm
I nspect for damage and cracks
R-15