Front CROSSMEMBER Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures without first removing the front 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 front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness (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.

Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Identifying Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Set the front mudguard away from the front crossmember and front bumper. (See MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 2: Identifying Front Mudguard
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Disconnect the front crossmember extension.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Crossmember Extension Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the front stabilizer control link (front stabilizer side). (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 4: Disconnecting Front Stabilizer Control Link
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Remove the front crossmember insulator. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Disconnect the hanger rubber from the front crossmember and set it aside.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Crossmember Hanger Rubber
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Remove the bracket plate (No. 1). (2WD)

Fig 6: Identifying Bracket Plate Bolts
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Remove the bracket plate. (AWD)

Fig 7: Identifying Bracket Plate Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the tie-rod end locknut.
Tightening torque
- 47-59 N.m {4.8-6.0 kgf.m, 35-43 ft.lbf}
Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle using the SST.

Fig 8: Removing Tie-Rod End From Steering Knuckle
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Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint.

Fig 9: Identifying Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 10: Front Crossmember Bolts With Torque Specifications

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Front crossmember component (See Front Crossmember Component Removal Note .) (See No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber and Front Crossmember Component Installation Note .)
2	Front stabilizer (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3	Steering gear and linkage (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4	Front lower arm (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5	No. 1 engine mount rubber (See ENGINE MOUNT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) (See No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber and Front Crossmember Component Installation Note .)
6	Front crossmember