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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.
Fig. 25: Identifying Crossmember Bracket Nut
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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.
Fig. 26: Identifying Alignment Mark On Rear Upper Arm
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2. Point the 'IN' mark towards the inside of the vehicle, align the rear upper arm and rear crossmember
alignment marks, and install the rear upper arm.
3. Tighten the rear upper arm inner side bolt.
Tightening torque
120-163 N.m {12.3-16.6 kgf.m, 89-120 ft.lbf}
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Mazda CX-9
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