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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for PREMACY (CP) and other MAZDA models
Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – MAZDA PREMACY (CP). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Ball joint puller
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Hammer
Pin punch
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – MAZDA PREMACY (CP). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MAZDA PREMACY (CP) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – MAZDA PREMACY (CP). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  7. Step 9
    Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 12
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a rubber mallet. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 13
    Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 15
    Remove the front fastener of the control arm.
    Step 16
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 17
    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
    Step 18
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    Remove the arm.
  13. Step 19
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    Unscrew the fasteners and remove the bump stop from the front independent suspension lower control arm. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 20
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    Install and fix the bump stop onto the new control arm. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 19 nm torque.
  15. Step 21
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 22
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    Install a new arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
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