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Front Stabilizer Removal: Notes

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 wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside.
    G12232402Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the following parts.
    1. Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front under cover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)
  5. Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the front stabilizer control link and dynamic damper. (See FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL LINK REMOVAL NOTE .)
    G12232403Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
G13722178Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
PARTS DESCRIPTION

1 Front stabilizer insulator (SKYACTIV-G [VIN Y])
2 Front stabilizer component
3 Front stabilizer bracket
(See FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
4 Front stabilizer
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