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Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link from the rear lower arm.
    Fig 1: Rear Stabilizer Control Link And Nut With Torque Specifications
    G11439033Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the protector. (See PROTECTOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 2: Protector With Fastener And Bolt Torque Specifications
    G11439034Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note .)
  6. When replacing the rear lateral link, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
    Fig 3: Rear Lateral Link Components With Torque Specification
    G12245465Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Rear lateral link outer bolt
    (See Rear Lateral Link Outer Bolt Removal Note .)
    (See Rear Lateral Link Installation Note .)
    2 Rear lateral link inner bolt
    (See Rear Lateral Link Installation Note .)
    3 Rear lateral link
    (See Rear Lateral Link Installation Note .)
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