Rear Stabilizer Installation (2WD): Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

After installing the rear stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the rear stabilizer bracket and the rear stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Checking Rear Stabilizer Bracket And Rear Stabilizer Bushing With Range
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H1: 5 mm {0.2 in} max.

H2: 5 mm {0.2 in} max.
Install the rear stabilizer component as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Installing Rear Stabilizer Component
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Assembly the rear stabilizer component so that the identification mark is on the right side of the vehicle.

Fig 3: Rear Stabilizer Component Identification Mark On Right Side Of Vehicle
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Temporarily tighten nuts A and B shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Rear Stabilizer Component Nuts
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Tighten nut A.
Tightening torque

21-26 N.m {2.2-2.6 kgf.m, 16-19 ft.lbf}
Tighten nut B.
Tightening torque

21-26 N.m {2.2-2.6 kgf.m, 16-19 ft.lbf}
Tighten nut A.
Tightening torque

21-26 N.m {2.2-2.6 kgf.m, 16-19 ft.lbf}
Install the rear coil spring (RH). (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the rear stabilizer control link (RH).

Fig 5: Installing Rear Stabilizer Control Link (RH)
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