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Rear Trailing Link Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Remove the wheel and tire. (Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the protector. (Refer to PROTECTOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 1: Removing Protector
    G10947331Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal. (Refer to SUSPENSION LINK INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  5. When replacing the rear trailing link, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (Refer to REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
    Fig 2: Rear Trailing Link Components With Torque Specification
    G10947332Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Rear trailing link installation nut
    2 Rear trailing link installation bolt
    3 Dynamic damper
    4 Rear trailing link
    (See Rear Trailing Link Installation Note .)