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Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation: Notes

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL DESCRIPTION

49 T028 3A0
Ball joint puller set
G12184685Courtesy 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 wheel and tire. (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
    G11428804Courtesy 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 insulator. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
  7. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SUSPENSION LINK INSTALLATION NOTE )
    Fig 3: Front Stabilizer Components With Torque Specification
    G12184688Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Front stabilizer control link
    (See Front Stabilizer Control Link Removal Note .)
    (See Front Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note .)
    2 Dynamic damper
    3 Front crossmember component
    (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4 Front stabilizer component
    (See Front Stabilizer Component Installation Note .)
    5 Front stabilizer insulator (With front stabilizer insulator)
    6 Front stabilizer bracket
    (See Front Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note .)
    (See Front Stabilizer Bushing, Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note .)
    7 Front stabilizer bushing
    (See Front Stabilizer Bushing, Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note .)
    8 Front stabilizer
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