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Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:
  • Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
  • If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged. Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove front mudguard No. 1 and the front deflector as a single unit. (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front mudguard No. 2 (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front under cover (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front crossmember under cover (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the brackets.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G10952111Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor from the wheel hub component.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Upper Arm, ABS Wheel Speed Sensor, Wiring Harness, Bracket And Bolt
    G10952112Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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.
  7. 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: Identifying Front Brake Hose, Front Crossmember And Bolts
    G10952113Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the front brake caliper component and suspend it on the body side using a cable. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON CALIPER] .) (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH 4-POT OPPOSED PISTON CALIPER] .)
    Fig 4: Suspending Front Brake Caliper Component Using Cable
    G10952114Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the front disc plate. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON CALIPER] .) (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH 4-POT OPPOSED PISTON CALIPER] .)
  10. Remove the front stabilizer control link.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Stabilizer Control Link
    G10952115Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the front splash shield No. 2. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Remove the nut. (See NUT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 6: Identifying Front Stabilizer Component, Bracket And Nut
    G10952116Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Suspend the front stabilizer component on the body side using a cable as shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Suspending Front Stabilizer Component From Body Using Cable
    G10952117Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • With the front stabilizer component suspended and secured, the front crossmember may come in contact with it during front crossmember removal/installation which may lead to part damage. When suspending the front stabilizer component, suspend it to allow some play so that it can be moved.
  14. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Detach the wiring harness clip and connectors shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Identifying Wiring Harness Clip, Connectors And Steering Gear Linkage
    G10952118Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the front splash shield No. 1. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Detach the wiring harness clips shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Identifying Horn LO Wiring Harness Clip
    G10952119Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the seal plate. (See SEAL PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Remove the horn LO. (See HORN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Remove the front crossmember extension.
    Fig 10: Removing Front Crossmember Extension
    G10952120Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the oil pipe No. 3 bracket from the front crossmember. (AT vehicles) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL] .)
  22. Remove the battery wiring harness bracket. (MT vehicles)
    Fig 11: Identifying Battery Wiring Harness Bracket And Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G10952121Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  24. Remove the upper mount rubber bracket (LH). (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  25. Suspend the cooling fan component through the upper mount rubber bracket (LH) hole using a cable as shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: Suspending Cooling Fan Component Through Upper Mount Rubber Using Cable
    G10952122Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the lower radiator hose brackets from the front crossmember.
    Fig 13: Identifying Lower Radiator Hose Brackets And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G10952123Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the lower mount rubber bracket. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  28. Remove the center mount rubber bracket. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  29. Remove the ground.
    Fig 14: Identifying Ground Cable And Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G10952124Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  30. Suspend the engine using the SST  . (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  31. Disconnect the engine mount rubber from the front crossmember. (See ENGINE MOUNT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  32. Remove the front suspension tower bar. (With front suspension tower bar) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Remove the upper nuts of the front shock absorber. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Loosen the lower nut of the front shock absorber. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    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.
  35. Support the front crossmember using a jack.
    Fig 15: Supporting Front Crossmember Using Jack
    G10952125Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • If the front crossmember falls off during front crossmember removal/installation, it may cause serious injury or death, or vehicle damage. When removing/installing the front crossmember, always use a jack and verify that the crossmember is securely supported.
  36. Remove in the order of bolts A, B, nuts A, and B.
    Fig 16: Bolts And Nuts Removal Sequence
    G10952126Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. Lower the jack slowly and remove the front crossmember component.
  38. Remove the front stabilizer component suspended above the vehicle. (See FRONT STABILIZER COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  39. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
  40. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  41. Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
Fig 17: Front Stabilizer And Bracket
G10952127Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Front stabilizer bracket
(See Front Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note .)
(See Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note .)
2 Front stabilizer
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