Front Stabilizer Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

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.
Install the front stabilizer being careful for the following so as not to decrease the functionality of the front stabilizer.
- Do not apply grease to the front stabilizer bushing and front stabilizer contact area.
- Verify that there is no dirt or oil on the front stabilizer bushing and the front stabilizer.
  - Wipe off any dirt or oil using a clean rag.

Install the front stabilizer bushing to the front stabilizer with the front stabilizer bushing slit part facing the vehicle rear.

Fig 1: Installing Front Stabilizer Bushing To Front Stabilizer
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While maintaining the deviation in the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing within the range shown in the figure, install the front stabilizer bracket to the front stabilizer bushing. (See FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET INSTALLATION NOTE .)

Fig 2: Front Stabilizer Bushing Width Range
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- W¹ : 0.5 mm {0.02 in} max.
- W² : 2 mm {0.08 in} max.
After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the positions of the front stabilizer bracket and the front stabilizer bushing are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Front Stabilizer Bushing Height Range
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- H¹ : 13 mm {0.51 in} max.
- H² : 13 mm {0.51 in} max.
After installing the front stabilizer bracket, verify that the right and left-side positions of the front stabilizer bracket are within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Front Stabilizer Bracket Left And Right Side Position Range
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- H³ : 6 mm {0.2 in} max.
Place the front stabilizer component on a flat workbench, verify that the position of the front stabilizer end is within the range shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Positioning Front Stabilizer Component On Workbench
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- H⁴ : 34.5-64.5 mm {1.36-2.53 in}
Temporarily tighten bolts A and B shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bolts
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Tighten bolt B.
Tightening torque
- 25-29 N.m {2.6-2.9 kgf.m, 19-21 ft.lbf}
Tighten bolt A.
Tightening torque
- 25-29 N.m {2.6-2.9 kgf.m, 19-21 ft.lbf}
Tighten bolt B.
Tightening torque
- 25-29 N.m {2.6-2.9 kgf.m, 19-21 ft.lbf}
Install the following parts:
1. Front crossmember component (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Insulator (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
3. Front under cover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front splash shield (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the front stabilizer control link.

Fig 7: Identifying Front Stabilizer Control Link Components With Torque Specifications
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Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness as shown in the figure.

Fig 8: Locating Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Wiring Harness
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Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensor to the steering knuckle.

Fig 9: Identifying Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Bolt With Torque Specification
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Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)