Rear Trailing Link Removal/Installation: Notes

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Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the protector. (See Protector Installation Note .)

Fig 1: Protector, Fasteners And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SUSPENSION LINK INSTALLATION NOTE .)
When replacing the rear trailing link, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Rear Trailing Link Components, Nuts And Bolt With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Rear trailing link installation nut
2	Rear trailing link installation bolt
3	Dynamic damper
4	Rear trailing link (See Rear Trailing Link Installation Note .)