Mazdaspeed3 L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
Ball Joint: Specifications
Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST to the ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a pull scale.
If not within the specification, replace the lower arm.
Front lower arm ball joint rotational
Torque.......................................................................................................................................................................1.0-4.9 Nm {11-49 kgf-cm, 9-43 in-lbf}
Pull scale reading.................................................................................................................................................................[10-49 N {1.1-4.9 kgf, 3-10 lbf}]