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Front CROSSMEMBER Removal/Installation: Notes

CAUTION: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
  1. Support the engine with a hoist or baby crane.
  2. Remove the steering gear and linkage. See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  3. Remove the steering knuckles. See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  4. Remove the front stabilizer. See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  5. Remove the front lower arms. See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  6. Remove the front upper arms. See FRONT UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .
  7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Inspect the front wheel alignment. If not as specified, adjust the front wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
Fig 1: Removing Front Crossmember
G00356780Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.