How to remove and install a control arm on Mazda Protege?

The mechanism of removing the control arm entails firstly loosening the wheel lug nuts on the affected side, lifting the front of a vehicle and firmly holding it on jackstands before deriving the wheel. Then remove stabilizer bar link nut, bushings, washers and bolt; then the front control arm pivot bolt and the washer. Next, eliminating the pivot bushing clamp bolts of the rear control arm by removing the pivot bushing nut unless the bushing needs to be replaced. Undo the steering knuckle by detaching the pinch bolt and nut, pushing the bolt out and prodding the steering knuckle balljoint studying and loosening the control arm balljoint studying. Then, take off the control arm and, in case of changing the lower balljoint, remove the control arm. To check, inspect control arm to check its damage or distortion, and the bushings to check their wear and replace when necessary, but do not make an attempt to straighten control arm when bent. To install it, retrace those steps, and make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the required torque level and before tightening the pivot bolts, elevate the outer end of the control arm using a floor jack in a manner that would be simulating the normal ride height. The last thing will be to install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the required torque and after the job is done, the front wheel alignment should be checked and adjusted where needed.

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Mazda Protege Lower Control Arm Part Number: B25D-34-350D
$193.55 MSRP: $258.12
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- Other Name: Arm(Left), Lower
- Position: Left
- Replaces: B25D-34-350C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Lower Control Arm Part Number: B28V-34-350B
$320.53 MSRP: $427.46
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm(Left), Lower
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX, Mazdaspeed, MP3 | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Lower Control Arm Part Number: B28V-34-300B
$328.20 MSRP: $437.69
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- Other Name: Arm(Right), Lower
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX, Mazdaspeed, MP3 | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Lower Control Arm Part Number: BE7B-34-300A
$348.13 MSRP: $464.26
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- Other Name: Arm(Right), Lower
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1998 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Lower Control Arm Part Number: B01A-34-300E
$57.06 MSRP: $74.90
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Right, Lower
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1998 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Lower Control Arm Part Number: B01A-34-350E
$57.06 MSRP: $74.90
You Save: $17.84 (24%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm(Left), Lower
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1998 Mazda Protege | ES | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Lower Control Arm Part Number: B02B-34-350E
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm(Left), Lower
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1998 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Lower Control Arm Part Number: B25D-34-300D
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Right, Lower
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Control Arm Part Number: B455-34-300E
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Right, Lower; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1994 Mazda Protege | Base, DX, LX, SE | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Control Arm Part Number: B455-34-350E
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm(Left), Lower; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1994 Mazda Protege | Base, DX, LX, SE | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Control Arm Part Number: B620-34-300C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm Right, Lower; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Right
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1994 Mazda Protege | Base, DX, LX | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Control Arm Part Number: B620-34-350C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm(Left), Lower; Lower Control Arm
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1994 Mazda Protege | Base, DX, LX | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Protege Lower Control Arm Part Number: BE7B-34-350A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm(Left), Lower
- Position: Left
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1998 Mazda Protege | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS

Mazda Protege Control Arm

The Mazda Protege Control Arm is an important connection between the frame and the wheel which helps both front tires rise and fall without trouble over bumps but maintain alignment at the same level. The arm, which pivots on a ball joint fitted between the steering knuckle and the chassis, is bolted on using rubber bushings, and the arm joins the springs and shocks in responding to a road dip, thus enabling the wheel to move vertically but not to move forward and backward. First-generation Mazda compact sedans applied stamped-steel fittings, which were a solid but rust-prone design that may become weak when corrosion occurs or when the vehicle hits a curb. With the modernization of designs, Mazda offered cast iron and later cast aluminum models which were harder to bend and made lighter to improve ride response, but had the same basic single-pivot design of the traditional MacPherson strut suspensions. No matter the material, all arms bear the burden of the spring or strut and direct it safely into the body, and each has serviceable wearable components, that is, bushings and ball joints, that take most of the road abuse. Should these inserts become loose or a Control Arm bend or rust, it must be replaced to restore steering precision and tire life. All in all the Mazda spirit remains the same and provides the Protege with its balance in handling due to a reliable Control Arm assembly that is designed to be strong, lightweight, and control-oriented on the wheel.

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Mazda Protege Control Arm Parts and Q&A

Lower Control Arm
B01A-34-300E
Q: How to remove and install a control arm on Mazda Protege?
A:
The mechanism of removing the control arm entails firstly loosening the wheel lug nuts on the affected side, lifting the front of a vehicle and firmly holding it on jackstands before deriving the wheel. Then remove stabilizer bar link nut, bushings, washers and bolt; then the front control arm pivot bolt and the washer. Next, eliminating the pivot bushing clamp bolts of the rear control arm by removing the pivot bushing nut unless the bushing needs to be replaced. Undo the Steering Knuckle by detaching the pinch bolt and nut, pushing the bolt out and prodding the steering knuckle balljoint studying and loosening the control arm balljoint studying. Then, take off the control arm and, in case of changing the lower balljoint, remove the control arm. To check, inspect control arm to check its damage or distortion, and the bushings to check their wear and replace when necessary, but do not make an attempt to straighten control arm when bent. To install it, retrace those steps, and make sure that all fasteners are tightened to the required torque level and before tightening the pivot bolts, elevate the outer end of the control arm using a floor jack in a manner that would be simulating the normal ride height. The last thing will be to install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the required torque and after the job is done, the front wheel alignment should be checked and adjusted where needed.