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If the OP decides to change the LCA(S) themselves, I would hope that they read about other members experiences here and what an absolute joy and picnic it was to do the job.

Yes, that statement caught my attention also. My mechanic who installed them for me said the job went easier than expected. Even though I didn't do the job, I can't see much of a problem getting things lined up. I will mention that a big reason I purchased OEM Mazda LCA's was I wanted a quality...

There are sockets made specifically for removing locking lugs. Many different one's available. Example...

I've read different times of complaints about Fel-Pro gaskets being hit or miss and not being able to rely on their name for consistent quality like in the old days. I remember when doing the lower intake manifold gaskets on my GM 3800-2 V-6 that I skipped by Fel-Pro and got the OEM from the...

OK, I'll give it a whirl. Thanks Antoine.

******* QUESTION FOR MODS ****** What needs to be done to have my pictures from my above post to be shown in my post. They are shown in the "Latest Pictures" that scroll through. Is there something I need to do. Note: as I just finished posting that earlier (and the pictures were shown) the...

Not concerned. Didn't go overboard with the sealant. Just will do scheduled change next month.

I recently changed the valve cover gasket on my 2014 mainly because of oil around the #1 spark plug. There was backside seepage that created an oily smudge but was of no consequence (just wipe it off) and not a reason in and of itself to change the gasket. I used a Mazda gasket and Mazda gray...

you might try a place that sells tires to remove them. I'm sure they encounter this frequently. If the locking lugs just take one of the standard "shapes" maybe try an auto parts store.

It sounds like the vibration is caused by too low an idle speed when the additional load is added by placing in gear. Turning on the A/C will load the engine also. So will turning on headlights. The vibration disappears when shifting to neutral/park and/or turning off A/C. This was classic...

I changed my plugs 2 months ago at 71K miles. Used the NGK Laser Iridium. And even though the car was running good, it immediately ran smoother at idle as well as pulling out. To the above advice given by others I 'd like to add: pull the coils off the plugs and look down the spark plug well for...

Hello folks! I know this is not the CX-90 forum and am not aware if it has been posted over there or not. For those of us who have been wondering ---"what was Mazda thinking"--- when they introduced CD, you need to get a look at this. The CD problems pale in comparison to the CX-90 and I hope...

Were the strut mounts replaced when the struts were replaced. Although I wouldn't go back to Monroe, I've had their Quikstruts twice on prior cars and their included strut mounts never made noise.

A "knocking noise" description is pretty general. Where does it seem like it's coming from? Is it even coming from the wheel /brake area. Could the battery or something else be loose and shifting? Can you feel it in the floorboards? Is it a heavy knock or a light knock? Don't be offended but...

My 2014 Touring was built on 9/2013 and has the straight (non-gated) shifter.

It's only one of many penetrating oils and concoctions for loosening rusted parts and it has it's proponents. However, if you've ever followed members experiences with changing lower control arms that involved torches, big hammers, much difficulty with frustration and probably new curse words...

What do the plugs look like after pulling them out? Is #2 plug fouled compared to the others and it might take a few months for it to foul and misfire. Do you disconnect the electrical connector to the coils before removing them. If #2 connector has corrosion issues, removing and reinstalling a...