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Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation: Notes

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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.
  1. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. 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 Components With Torque Specifications
    G10936414Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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 2: Front Stabilizer Bracket Bolt With Torque Specifications
G10936415Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Front stabilizer control link
2 Dynamic damper (if equipped)
3 Front crossmember component
(See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4 Front stabilizer bracket
(See Front Stabilizer, Front Stabilizer Bushing and Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note .)
5 Front stabilizer bushing
(See Front Stabilizer Bushing, Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note .)
(See Front Stabilizer, Front Stabilizer Bushing and Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note .)
6 Front stabilizer
(See Front Stabilizer, Front Stabilizer Bushing and Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note .)
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