Rear Upper Arm Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures without first removing the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the rear 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.

NOTE:

Mark the position before removing the rear upper arm.
Align the rear crossmember and rear upper arm markings when installing the rear upper arm.
Tighten the rear upper arm inner bolt completely before installing the rear crossmember component to the vehicle.

Disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (With auto leveling sensor) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Auto Leveling Sensor Link And Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the wiring harness clips and connector installed to the rear crossmember. (With auto leveling sensor)

Fig 2: Locating Wiring Harness Clips
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Disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the hub support and set it aside. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 3: Rear ABS Sensor And Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 4: Rear Upper Arm, Bushing And Stud With Torque Specifications
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