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Front Crossmember Component Removal/Installation Note

  1. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 1: Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11275804Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the front ABS wheel speed sensor from the wheel hub component.
    Fig 2: Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor And Bracket With Torque Specification
    G11275805Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the front ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the bracket and front upper arm and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
  4. Remove the front brake hose from the front upper arm and front crossmember and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
    Fig 3: Front Brake Hose, Upper Arm, Crossmember And Fasteners With Torque Specification
    G11275806Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front disc plate. (See FRONT BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON FLOATING CALIPER] .) (See FRONT BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH 4-POT OPPOSED PISTON CALIPER] .)
  6. Remove the seal plate. (See SEAL PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove the horn LO component. (See HORN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the front crossmember extension. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the oil pipe No. 3 bracket from the front crossmember. (AT) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL] .)
  10. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Remove the upper mount rubber bracket (LH). (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Suspend the cooling fan component with rope through the upper mount rubber bracket (LH) hole as shown in the figure.
    G11275807Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the center mount rubber bracket and lower mount rubber bracket of the radiator. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Disconnect the EPS connector. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Disconnect the lower radiator hose and clip.
    G11275808Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the SST to the position shown in the figure using the following bolt.
    G11275809Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Bolt: 

    part number 99794 1025 or an M10 x 1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in}

    Tightening torque 

    38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}

  18. Remove the bolt shown in the figure and set the ground cable aside.
    Fig 4: Ground Cable, Washer Tank And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11275810Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Set the SSTs as shown in the figure.
    G11275811Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • When removing the engine, use 2 SSTs (49 E017 503) as shown in the figure to lift up the engine on the left and right sides equally. If only 1 SST (49 E017 503) is available, make arrangements for 1 more.
  20. Rotate the shafts of the SSTs (49 E017 503) to support the engine.
  21. Remove the engine mount rubber installation bolts (front crossmember side). (See ENGINE MOUNT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
  22. Lift up the engine until the engine mount rubber is slightly raised above the front crossmember and verify again that the engine is securely hung.
  23. Remove the front suspension tower bar. (With front suspension tower bar) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Remove the front shock absorber upper side nuts. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Loosen the front shock absorber lower side nuts.
    CAUTION:
    • With the front shock absorber secured, the front crossmember may come in contact with it during front crossmember removal/installation which may lead to part damage. Loosen the front shock absorber lower nut until the front shock absorber can move.
    Fig 5: Front Shock Absorber, Upper Arm, Nut And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11275812Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Disconnect the front stabilizer control link from the front lower arm. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Remove the front stabilizer bracket installation nuts and suspend the front stabilizer component. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Support the front crossmember component using a transmission jack.
    G11275813Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the front crossmember installation bolts and nuts. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Lower the transmission jack slowly and remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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