Genuine 1998 Mazda Millenia Control Arm

1998 Mazda Millenia Control Arm Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to remove and install components for the Lower Control Arm on 1998 Mazda Millenia?

  A: To remove and install components for the Millenia, first raise and safely support the vehicle, then remove the transverse member and disconnect the power steering return hose and pressure pipe. Next, remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt, support the engine from the top, and take out the engine mount member along with the bolts for engine mount No. 1. Remove the lower strut mounting bolt, disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle, and take out the upper lateral link ball joint and lower ball joint. Remove the stabilizer control link nut and the gusset, then support the crossmember with a jack and remove the crossmember mounting nuts to lower it and gain clearance for the lower arm assembly removal. For installation, replace the lower arm assembly and install the crossmember mounting bolts, followed by the gusset with torque specifications of 58-86 ft. lbs. for the gusset mount bolts. Connect the stabilizer control link and torque the nut to 32-44 ft. lbs., then install the lower ball joint and torque the mounting bolts to 58-86 ft. lbs. and the retaining nut at the knuckle to 86-115 ft. lbs. Install the upper lateral link nut and bolt with a torque of 58-86 ft. lbs., connect the tie-rod end and torque the nut to 41-59 ft. lbs., then install the strut lower mounting bolt with a torque of 73-101 ft. lbs. Install the No. 1 engine mount bolts and torque to 32-44 ft. lbs., followed by the engine mount member with specific torque values for the bolts and nuts. Remove the engine support tool, install the intermediate steering shaft bolt with a torque of 14-19 ft. lbs., connect the power steering pressure pipe and return hose, and finally install the transverse member before lowering the vehicle and checking the power steering fluid level and front end alignment. For vehicles other than the Millenia, raise and safely support the vehicle, remove the wheel and fire assembly, disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the lower control arm, and remove the lower ball joint pinch bolt from the steering knuckle before separating the lower ball joint. Remove the lower control arm bolts and nuts to take out the lower control arm, then install the new lower control arm and loosely tighten the mounting nuts and bolts. Connect the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle, install the pinch bolt, and tighten to specifications, followed by connecting the stabilizer link to the lower control arm. After installing the wheel and tire assembly, lower the vehicle and tighten the lower control arm mounting bolts at normal ride height, then check the front wheel alignment. For control arm bushing replacement, cut away the projecting rubber portion of the front bushing, secure the control arm in a vise, and use a bushing removal tool to take out the old bushing. To install a new bushing, apply soapy water and use the same tool to pull the new bushing into place. For the rear bushing, remove the retaining nut and slide the bushing with bracket from the control arm, then reverse the removal procedure for installation.