Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the protector.

Fig 1: Removing Protector
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Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link from the rear lower arm.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Rear Stabilizer Control Link From Rear Lower Arm
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note .)

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

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

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