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Front Stabilizer Installation: Notes

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.
  1. Install the front stabilizer bushing to the front stabilizer with the front stabilizer bushing slit part facing the vehicle rear.
    G11438138Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. 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 .)
    G11438139Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    W1: 0.5 mm {0.02 in} max.

    W2: 2 mm {0.08 in} max.

  3. 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.
    G11438140Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    H1: 13 mm {0.51 in} max.

    H2: 13 mm {0.51 in} max.

  4. 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.
    G11438141Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    H3: 6 mm {0.2 in} max.

  5. 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.
    G11428813Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    H4: 34.5-64.5 mm {1.36-2.53 in}

  6. Temporarily tighten bolts A and B shown in the figure.
    G11438143Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tighten bolt B.

    Tightening torque 

    25-29 N.m {2.6-2.9 kgf.m, 19-21 ft.lbf}

  8. Tighten bolt A.

    Tightening torque 

    25-29 N.m {2.6-2.9 kgf.m, 19-21 ft.lbf}

  9. Tighten bolt B.

    Tightening torque 

    25-29 N.m {2.6-2.9 kgf.m, 19-21 ft.lbf}

  10. 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 .)
  11. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Install the front stabilizer control link.
    Fig 1: Front Stabilizer Control Link Nuts With Torque Specification
    G11438144Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness as shown in the figure.
    G11438145Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensor to the steering knuckle.
    Fig 2: Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11438050Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
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