Upper Arm - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE)
R
UPPER ARM
Removal I Inspection I 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 Removal 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 the figure.
Note
• Loosely tighten the upper arm and shock absorber 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.)
18-26 (1.8-2.7, 13-20)
REPLACE
4L_---~~~
63-93 (6.4-9.5, 46-69)
41-62 (4.2-6.2, 30-46)
1. Wheel and tire
2. Upper arm ball joint
Removal Note ............................. page R-18
3. Shock absorber bolt
4. Upper arm bushing (front and rear)
Inspect for deterioration and damage
5. Ball joint dust boot
88-118
(9.0-12.0, 65-87)
N·m (m-kg, ft-Ib)
05UORX·038
Removal Note ............ " ............... page R-18
Installation Note .......................... page R-18
6. Upper arm
Inspect for damage and cracks
R-17