Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

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If the front stabilizer bracket cannot be installed by hand, install it using a vise.
CAUTION:
- The front stabilizer bracket may be deformed if it is installed using a vise. When installing the front stabilizer bracket using a vise, set the cylinder-shaped parts as shown in the figure so that pressure is applied to the front stabilizer bracket flange, and install the front stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing.
Fig 1: Installing Front Stabilizer Bracket Using Vise
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Checking Front Stabilizer Bracket And Front Stabilizer Bushing Positions
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- H¹ : 6.5 mm {0.26 in} max.
- H² : 6.5 mm {0.26 in} max.