Fig. 13: Rotating Ball Joint Stud
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Front lower arm rotational torque
2.62 N.m {26.7 kgf.cm, 23.1 in.lbf} max.
FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Drain the power steering fluid. (See
POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION
.)
2. Remove the front under cover A and front under cover B. (See
FRONT UNDER COVER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Remove the middle pipe. (See
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
.)
4. Remove the transverse member. (See
TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
5. Remove the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft. (See
STEERING
WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
6. Remove the front crossmember component. (See
FRONT CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Inspect for front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
.)
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Mazda CX-9
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