[AWD]
.)
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 using a suitable Allen socket and a torque wrench.
Rear stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque 0.2-2.0 N.m {3-20 kgf.cm, 2-17 in.lbf}
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If not as specified, replace the rear stabilizer control link.
Fig. 36: Measuring Ball Joint Starting Torque
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
REAR TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]
1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See
REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]
.)
2. Remove the rear lateral link. (See
REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3. Remove the rear coil spring. (See
REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
4. Remove the rear lower arm. (See
REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Inspect for rear wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
[2WD]
.)
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 Rear Suspension - Mazda CX-9
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