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Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Drain the power steering fluid.
  2. Remove the steering shaft cover. See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] . See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .
  3. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage. See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] . See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .
  4. Remove the front mudguard. See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2. (L5). See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove the front pipe.(MZI-3.7). See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .
  7. Remove the transverse member. See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Add the power steering fluid. See AIR BLEEDING .
  11. Inspect the front wheel alignment. See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
    Fig 1: Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation Order With Torque Specifications
    G06199932Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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