2. Loosen the rear upper arm installation bolts.
3. Support the rear crossmember component using a mission jack.
Fig. 16: Supporting Rear Crossmember
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Remove the crossmember bracket.
5. Loosen the rear crossmember installation nut, and lower the crossmember
approx. 50 mm {2.0 in}.
6. Remove the rear upper arm inner side bolt.
Fig. 17: Identifying Crossmember Bracket Bolt
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
REAR UPPER ARM INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Place the new rear upper arm together with the removed rear upper arm and place an alignment mark on
the new rear upper arm.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Mazda CX-9
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