Front Suspension System: Removal & Installation Mazda CX-9 I рестайлинг

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the wiper arm (LH). (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. When working on the left side of the vehicle, partially peel back the cowl grille (LH).
3. When working on the right side of the vehicle, partially peel back the cowl grille (RH).
4. Remove the front fender molding. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table in the illustration.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Inspect for front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

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1. Make a mark on the body aligning the identification mark on the mounting rubber before removing the front shock absorber and coil spring.

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1. Align the identification mark on the mounting rubber with the mark on the body.
2. Install the front shock absorber installation bolts from the following directions. LH: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear RH: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front

FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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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]»(ref-663045-S14419216032014101600000) .)
4. Remove the transverse member. (See «TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-663038-S16074268062014101600000) .)
5. Remove the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Remove the front crossmember component. (See «FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-663038-S11215712282014101600000) .)
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table in the illustration.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Inspect for front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

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1. Install the stabilizer bar so that the identification mark is on the left side of the vehicle.

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1. Align the outer side of the positioning plate with the stabilizer bushing.

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1. Install the stabilizer bracket so that the arrow in the illustration is pointed to the front.

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1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. (See «FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-663038-S24926912432014101600000) .)
2. Inspect for bending and damage.
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque. Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times. Measure the starting torque using a suitable alien socket and a torque wrench. Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque 0.2-2.0 N.m {3-20 kgf.cm, 2-17 in.lbf} If not as specified, replace the stabilizer control link. Even when within the specification, if there is excessive play in the ball joint, replace the stabilizer control link.

FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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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]»(ref-663045-S14419216032014101600000) .)
4. Remove the transverse member. (See «TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-663038-S16074268062014101600000) .)
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 in the illustration.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Inspect the front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

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1. Remove the tie-rod end ball joint locknut.
2. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint using the Special Service Tool (SST).

Steering Gear And Linkage, Front Stabilizer, Front Lower Arm and Front Crossmember Component Removal Note

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1. Support the crossmember component with a jack.
2. Disconnect the following parts. Pressure hose eye connector Return hose clamp (steering gear side) Pressure hose bracket Return hose clamp (tank side)
3. Disconnect the oil cooler bracket.
4. Remove the No. 1 engine mounting bracket bolts.
5. Lower the steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, front lower arm and front crossmember component slightly.

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1. Install so that the smaller end of the outer diameter is pointing up.

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1. Install so that the larger end of the outer diameter is pointing up.

No. 1 Engine Mount Installation Note

1. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount bolt (crossmember side).

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1. Using a jack, install steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, and front crossmember component. Tightening torque 119.6-154.8 N.m {12.20-15.78 kgf.m, 88.3-114.1 ft.lbf}
2. Connect the following parts. Pressure hose eye connector Return hose clamp (steering gear side) Pressure hose bracket Return hose clamp (tank side) Tightening torque Pressure hose eye connector: 29.4-44.1 N.m {3.00-4.49 kgf.m, 21.7-32.5 ft.lbf}
3. Install the steering gear and linkage, front stabilizer, front lower arm and front crossmember component.
4. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bracket bolt A and B in order of A-->B. Tightening torque Bolt A, B: 93.1-116.6 N.m {9.5-11.8 kgf.m, 68.7-85.9 ft.lbf}
5. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bolt C at the specified torque. Tightening torque 104.2-132.6 N.m {10.6-13.5 kgf.m, 76.9-97.8 ft.lbf}

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1. Remove the transverse member.
2. Install the transverse member with the identification mark facing the rear right of the vehicle.