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Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
  • 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.
  • Do not allow the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link to touch the body, the front shock absorber and coil spring, and the hand tool. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.
  1. Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. 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: Removing Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Wiring Harness
    G11539577Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the front crossmember. (Vehicle with i-ELOOP)
    Fig 2: Removing Wiring Harness From Front Crossmember
    G11539541Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the insulator. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 3: Exploded View Of Front Crossmember Components
G11539579Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

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