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Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation: Notes

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 wheelspeed 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 terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 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: Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13488623Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor from the wheel hub component.
    Fig 2: Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor, Front Upper Arm, Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11279001Courtesy 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: Front Upper Arm, Front Crossmember, Front Brake Hose, Fastener And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11279002Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. 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] .)
  9. Remove the front stabilizer control link.
    Fig 4: Front Stabilizer Control Link, Front Stabilizer And Nuts With Torque Specification
    G11279003Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the front splash shield No. 2. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Remove the nut. (See NUT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 5: Front Stabilizer Component, Bracket And Nuts With Torque Specification
    G11279004Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Suspend the front stabilizer component on the body side using a cable as shown in the figure.
    G11278966Courtesy 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.
  13. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Detach the wiring harness clip and connectors shown in the figure.
    G11279006Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the front splash shield No. 1. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Detach the wiring harness clips shown in the figure.
    G11279007Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the seal plate. (See SEAL PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Remove the horn LO. (See HORN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Remove the front crossmember extension.
    Fig 6: Front Crossmember Extension, Front Crossmember And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11279008Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the oil pipe No. 3 bracket from the front crossmember. (AT vehicles) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL] .)
  21. Remove the battery wiring harness bracket. (MT vehicles)
    Fig 7: Battery Wiring Harness Bracket, Front Crossmember And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11279009Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  23. Remove the upper mount rubber bracket (LH). (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  24. Suspend the cooling fan component through the upper mount rubber bracket (LH) hole using a cable as shown in the figure.
    G11279010Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the lower radiator hose brackets from the front crossmember.
    Fig 8: Lower Radiator Hose Brackets, Front Crossmember And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G11279011Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the lower mount rubber bracket. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  27. Remove the center mount rubber bracket. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  28. Remove the ground.
    Fig 9: Ground Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11278973Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  29. Suspend the engine using the SST. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  30. Disconnect the engine mount rubber from the front crossmember. (See ENGINE MOUNT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  31. Remove the front suspension tower bar. (With front suspension tower bar) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Remove the upper nuts of the front shock absorber. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. 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.
  34. Support the front crossmember using a jack.
    G11279013Courtesy 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.
  35. Remove in the order of bolts A, B, nuts A, and B.
    Fig 10: Front Crossmember Components With Torque Specification
    G11279014Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Lower the jack slowly and remove the front crossmember component.
  37. Remove the front stabilizer component suspended above the vehicle. (See FRONT STABILIZER COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  38. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
  39. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  40. Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
    G11279015Courtesy 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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