Rear CROSSMEMBER Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before operations, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and move the sensor away from the harnesses.
- Remove the exhaust pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the power plant frame. (See POWER PLANT FRAME REMOVAL NOTE .) (See POWER PLANT FRAME INSTALLATION NOTE .) (See POWER PLANT FRAME REMOVAL NOTE .) (See POWER PLANT FRAME INSTALLATION NOTE .)
- Remove the rear drive shaft. (See REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the rear differential. (See REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)