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Axle Retainer Bracket Front Removal / Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
  2. Remove the bushing through-bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Bushing Through-Bolt
    G04308657Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the three retainer bracket bolts.
    Fig 2: Removing Retainer Bracket Bolts
    G04308658Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Tightening torque: Retainer Bracket Bolts 64-91 Nm { 6.5-9.3 kgfm, 47-67 ft.lb. } 

Tightening torque: Bushing Through Bolt 60-80 Nm { 6.1-8.2 kgfm, 45-59 ft.lb. }