Front Lower Arm Inspection - Mazda RX-8 Manual

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1. Align the marks placed during removal and install the bushing.

2. Press the bushing in using the SSTs .

Clip Installation Note

1. Wipe the grease off the ball joint stud.

2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.

3. Install the dust boot to the ball joint.

4. Install the clip using the SST .

5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the groove.

6. Wipe off any excess grease.

FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

1. Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle.

2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace it.

3. Inspect the ball joint for excessive play. If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.

4. Rotate the ball joint 5 times .

5. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

RX-8 Suspension