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Front Suspension: Removal & Installation Mazda Tribute I рестайлинг

Suspension Front 32 illustrations ~676 words

Removal

Note. Install a new wheel bearing when the wheel hub is removed.

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Scheme 33: Removal

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  1. Remove the brake disc. See «FRONT DISC BRAKE»(ref-221893-S39085279142006022600000) .
  2. Remove the wheel hub nut.
  3. Remove the tie rod end nut. Remove the cotter pin. Remove the nut.
  4. Using the special tool, separate the tie rod end from the knuckle.
  5. Remove the bolt and position the anti-lock brake sensor aside.
  6. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle. Remove the pinch bolt and nut. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
  7. 7. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the wheel knuckle. Position the halfshaft aside and support.
  8. Remove the wheel knuckle. Remove the strut-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts. Remove the wheel knuckle.
  9. Using the special tool, press the wheel hub from the wheel bearing and knuckle.
  10. Using the special tool, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.
  11. Remove the snap ring.
  12. Using the special tools, press the outer wheel bearing race from the wheel knuckle. NOTE: The brake disc shield is pressed on.
  13. If necessary, remove the brake disc shield.

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Scheme 44: Installation

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  1. If necessary, install a disc brake shield.
  2. Using the special tool, install the wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.
  3. Install the snap ring.
  4. Using the special tool, press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.
  5. Install the wheel knuckle. Position the wheel knuckle. Install the strut-to-wheel knuckle bolts snf nuts.
  6. Using the special tool, insert the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
  7. Position and align the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.
  8. Install the pinch bolt and nut into the wheel knuckle.
  9. Install the anti-lock brake sensor and tighten the bolt.
  10. Install the tie rod end into the wheel knuckle. Install the tie rod end nut. Install a new cotter pin.
  11. Install the wheel hub nut.
  12. Install the brake disc. See «BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE BLEEDING -- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM»(ref-221893-S29742151852006022600000) .

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Scheme 53: STRUT AND SPRING - FRONT

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Scheme 54: Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire. See «WHEEL AND TIRE»(ref-221854-S28618994392006022600000) .
  2. Unclip the brake hose from the bracket.
  3. Disconnect the anti-lock brake harness from the strut and spring assembly. Remove the bolt. Position the bracket aside.
  4. 5. Position the stabilizer bar link aside. Remove the upper stabilizer bar link nut. Position the stabilizer bar link aside.
  5. Remove the strut-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
  6. Mark the bearing plate outer studs. Marking the studs will aid in restoring the caster/camber to its original settings during installation. NOTE: Support the strut and spring assembly when removing upper nuts.
  7. Remove the strut and spring assembly. Remove the nuts.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Align the front wheels to specifications. See «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-221873-S32409139872006022600000) .

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Scheme 59: Disassembly and Assembly

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  1. Remove the strut and spring assembly; See «STRUT AND SPRING - FRONT»(ref-221867-S24206431582006022600000) .
  2. Mount the assembly in a suitable holding fixture and use a suitable spring compressor to compress the front coil spring.
  3. Remove the strut piston rod nut.
  4. Disassemble the strut and spring assembly. Remove the metal sheet plate. Remove the upper strut mount. Remove the thrust bearing plate. Remove the thrust bearing. Remove the upper spring seat. Remove the upper spring seat isolator. Remove the spring. Remove the dust boot. Remove the rubber bump stopper. Remove the lower spring seat.
  5. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

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Scheme 61: STABILIZER BAR LINK

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Scheme 62: Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. See «WHEEL AND TIRE»(ref-221854-S28618994392006022600000) .
  2. Remove the stabilizer bar link. Remove the upper and lower stabilizer bar link nuts. Remove the stabilizer bar link.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 63: Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the LH wheel and tire. See «WHEEL AND TIRE»(ref-221854-S28618994392006022600000) .
  2. Remove the two stabilizer bushings. Remove the four bolts. Remove the two stabilizer bushings.
  3. Remove the stabilizer bar. Remove the two stabilizer bar links lower nut. Remove the stabilizer bar.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.