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Rear CROSSMEMBER Removal/Installation: Notes

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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.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Drain the differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  3. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor from the hub support.
    Fig 1: Rear ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor, Grommet, Rear Crossmember, Bracket, Clip And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11279045Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the grommet and clip of the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the bracket and rear crossmember and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
  5. Remove the rear the rear stabilizer component and the rear stabilizer control link as a single unit. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the floor under cover. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove the rear parking cable bracket from the rear crossmember. (See REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the rear brake caliper component and hang it in a place out of the way using a cable. (See REAR BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    G13488663Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear disc plate. (See REAR BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Disconnect the following parts from the hub support and remove the wheel hub component, dust cover, and hub support as a single unit. (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    G11279046Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Upper lateral link (See UPPER LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Rear shock absorber (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Lower link (See LOWER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Trailing link (See TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Lower lateral link (See LOWER LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Leading link (See LEADING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 2: Member Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11273974Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the member bracket. (With member bracket)
  13. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 3: Tunnel Member Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11273975Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the tunnel member.
  15. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .) (See TWC INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  16. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Remove the power plant frame. (See POWER PLANT FRAME REMOVAL [M66M-D] .) (See POWER PLANT FRAME INSTALLATION [M66M-D] .)
  18. Support the rear crossmember component using a jack.
    G11279049Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • If the rear crossmember falls off during rear crossmember removal/installation, it may cause serious injury or death, or vehicle damage. When removing/installing the rear crossmember, use a jack and verify that the crossmember is securely supported.
  19. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 4: Rear Crossmember Components With Torque Specification
    G11279050Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Lower the jack slowly and remove the rear crossmember component.
    CAUTION:
    • When installing/removing the rear crossmember, the rear crossmember may come in contact with the main silencer and rear shock absorber which may lead to part damage. Remove/install the rear crossmember while avoiding the main silencer and rear shock absorber.
  21. Remove the rear differential mount rubber securing bolt from the rear crossmember. (See REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT RUBBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Remove the rear differential, rear differential mount rubber and rear drive shaft from the rear crossmember.
    G11279051Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the following parts from the rear crossmember.
    1. Upper lateral link (See UPPER LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Lower link (See LOWER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Trailing link (See TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Lower lateral link (See LOWER LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Leading link (See LEADING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  25. Add differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  26. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
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