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Front Crossmember Removal/Installation: Notes

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL DESCRIPTION

49 T028 3A0
Ball joint puller set
G12184653Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
  • Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
  • Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
  • Do not allow the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link to touch the body, the front shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.
  1. Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 1: Removing Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Wiring Harness
    G11428773Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the following parts:

    (1) Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (2)Front under cover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (3)Front splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

  4. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)
    Fig 2: Detaching Tie-Rod End From Steering Knuckle Using SST
    G09074695Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the screws shown in the figure and partially peel back the front mudguard.
    Fig 3: Locating Front Mudguard Screws
    G11428775Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front crossmember extension.
    Fig 4: Front Cross Member Extension And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11428776Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the front stabilizer control link (front stabilizer side).
    Fig 5: Removing Front Stabilizer Control Link (Front Stabilizer Side) With Torque Specification
    G11428777Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the insulator. (2WD) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
  10. Remove the fasteners in the order shown in the figure. (4WD)
    Fig 6: Insulator Fasteners Loosening Sequence
    G12184659Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the hanger rubber from the front crossmember and set it aside.
    Fig 7: Removing Hanger Rubber From Front Cross Member
    G11428778Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Remove the bolt shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Front Crossmember, No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G12184661Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SUSPENSION LINKS INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  17. When replacing the front crossmember, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
    Fig 9: Front Crossmember Components With Torque Specification
    G12184662Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Front Crossmember Components

    1 No.1 engine mount rubber installation bolt
    (See No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber And Front Crossmember Component Installation Note .)
    2 Front crossmember component
    (See Front Crossmember Component Note .)
    (See No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber And Front Crossmember Component Installation Note .)
    3 Front stabilizer insulator (With Front stabilizer insulator)
    4 Front stabilizer
    (See Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation .)
    5 Steering gear and linkage
    (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6 Front lower arm
    (See Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation .)
    7 No.1 engine mount rubber
    (See No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber And Front Crossmember Component Installation Note .)
    8 Front crossmember
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