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Front CROSSMEMBER Removal/Installation (Us): Notes

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CAUTION:
  • If the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness is pulled by mistake when performing this procedure, it could cause open circuit. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
  • 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. After disconnecting the steering shaft, secure the steering wheel using tape or cable to prevent it from rotating.
  • 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 rubber from the bracket.
    Fig 1: Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor, Bracket, Rubber, Steering Knuckle And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G13557806Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness on the steering knuckle and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
  4. Remove the tunnel cover. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN 7 & VIN L) (US)] .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
  5. Remove the following parts.
    1. Front under cover No. 1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front under cover No. 2 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT .)
  7. Disconnect the front stabilizer control link (front stabilizer side).
    Fig 2: Front Stabilizer Control Link Nut With Torque Specification
    G13557807Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the front lower arm ball joint from the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  9. Remove the gusset.
    Fig 3: Gusset Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13175627Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the fastener shown in the figure and slightly bend back the front mudguard.
    G13557809Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the front deflector. (See DEFLECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Remove the fastener shown in the figure.
    G13714583Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the front crossmember extension.
    Fig 4: Front Crossmember Extension Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13557810Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Suspend the front crossmember extension using a cable.
    G13557811Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the hanger rubber from the front crossmember and set it aside.
    G13557812Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the joint cover. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  18. Disconnect the intermediate shaft (lower side) from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  19. Remove the bolt shown in the figure. (See NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER, FRONT CROSSMEMBER COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 5: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13557813Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE .) (See NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER, FRONT CROSSMEMBER COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 6: Front Crossmember Component Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13557814Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the hole cover No. 1 and hole cover No. 2.
    Fig 7: Front Crossmember, Hole Cover No. 1, No. 2, Fasteners And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13557815Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
  23. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See SUSPENSION LINKS INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  24. If the front crossmember is replaced, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (US) .)
Fig 8: Front Crossmember Components With Torque Specification
G13714590Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
PART DESCRIPTION

1 Front stabilizer component
(See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL (US) .)
(See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION (US) .)
2 Steering gear and linkage
(See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
3 Front lower arm
(See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
4 No. 1 engine mount rubber
(See NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER, FRONT CROSSMEMBER COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
5 Front crossmember
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