Lower Lateral Link Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the rear ABS wheelspeed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor from the hub support.

Fig 1: Rear ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Bolt With Torque Specification
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Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the bracket and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

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Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link from the lower lateral link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Lower Lateral Link Components With Torque Specification

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Lower lateral link inner nut (See Adjusting Cam Bolt, Cam Plate and Lower Lateral Link Inner Nut Installation Note .)
2	Cam plate (See Adjusting Cam Bolt, Cam Plate and Lower Lateral Link Inner Nut Installation Note .)
3	Adjusting cam bolt (See Adjusting Cam Bolt, Cam Plate and Lower Lateral Link Inner Nut Installation Note .)
4	Lower lateral link outer bolt
5	Lower lateral link (See Lower Lateral Link Installation Note .)