Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation: Notes

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 performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
• Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.

1. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 1: Front Stabilizer Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

PART DESCRIPTION

1	Stabilizer control link (See FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL LINK REMOVAL NOTE .)
2	Stabilizer bracket (See STABILIZER BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .) (See STABILIZER BRACKET INSTALLATION NOTE .)
3	Stabilizer bushing (See STABILIZER BUSHING INSTALLATION NOTE .)
4	Front stabilizer (See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION NOTE .)