Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAUINSTALLATION
1. Remove the crossmember and steering gear
component. (Refer to TRANSVERSE MEMBER
AND FRONT CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it as
necessary.
37—53 {3.7— 5.5,27—39}
N m {kgf-m, ft-lbf}
W 6 U 2 1 3 W A B
W 6 U 2 1 3 W 0 6
S ta b iliz e r B u s h in g an d B ra c k e t In s ta lla tio n N o te
1. Apply rubber grease to the inside surface of the
stabilizer bushing.
2. Align the bushing with the installation mark on the
stabilizer bar.
1
Stabilizer control link
2
Stabilizer bracket
trr Installation Note
3 Stabilizer bushing
c r Installation Note
4 Front stabilizer
STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION
W 6 U 2 1 3 W 0 7
1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
(1) Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
(2) Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
(3) Measure the starting torque by using a
suitable Allen socket and a torque wrench.
(4) Replace it if not within the specification.
Starting torque
0.2— 1.5 N m {2.0— 15 kgf cm, 2— 13 in lbf}
0 2 -1 3 -6
W 6 U 2 1 3 W A E