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If not as specified, replace the stabilizer control link.
Fig. 18: Measuring Ball Joint Starting Torque
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FRONT CROSSMEMBER 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 in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Inspect the front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
.)
CAUTION:
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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the
harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following
procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it
to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by
mistake while servicing the vehicle.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Mazda CX-9
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