2. Jack up the rear suspension with unloaded condition.
3. Mark the rear upper arm and rear crossmember shown in the figure.
4. Remove the presilencer. (See
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7]
.)
Fig. 48: Marking Rear Upper Arm And Rear Crossmember
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Remove the presilencer insulator.
6. Remove the propeller shaft. (See
PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
7. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See
REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD]
.)
8. Remove the rear coil spring. (See
REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
9. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig. 47: Supporting Jack Up Point For Front Crossmember
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
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Jacking up the rear suspension with unloaded condition will lighten
the force on the bushing and make it easier to perform the procedure.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Mazda CX-9
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