Mazda3 Lower Control Arms

It's pronounced "chassy." Brakes, suspension...things that make the car fun or a death trap
bill25
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Re: Mazda3 Lower Control Arms

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In this other thread, these are the torque specs listed:
According to WM, tighten front-most bolt to 95-110ft/lbs, and rearmost two bolts to 72-98ft/lbs
I think my manual is wrong, and has the rear bolts are torqued more than necessary. I don't think this would have anything to do with the front bushing failure though.
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Re: Mazda3 Lower Control Arms

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I have seen torque spec discrepancies like that in GM land, too. Frustrates me to no end.
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Re: Mazda3 Lower Control Arms

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So how is it?
bill25
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Re: Mazda3 Lower Control Arms

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Seems much better. There was a weird noise in the front passenger side when the brake was applied, and slowly rolling. Maybe brake shield? Seemed to be gone today. Good news.
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