FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [EXCEPT MZR-CD (RF Turbo)]


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1.  Detach the steering shaft. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

4.  Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1
Power steering pipe bracket
2
Pressure pipe bracket and bolt, return hose clamp (L3 Turbo)
3
Stabilizer control link
4
No.1 engine mount center bolt
5
Front stabilizer component
6
Stabilizer bracket
7
Stabilizer bushing
8
Front stabilizer


Front Stabilizer Component Removal Note

1.  Support the front crossmember component using the jack.

2.  Detach the silencer hangers on the middle pipe from the front crossmember.

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3.  Remove the crossmember bracket.

4.  Lower the front crossmember slowly approx. 90 mm {3.5 in} and remove the front stabilizer component.


Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note [Except L3 Turbo]

1.  Secure the stabilizer bracket flange using a vise.

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2.  Remove the front stabilizer.


Stabilizer Bushing Installation Note [Except L3 Turbo]

1.  Verify the installation direction of the stabilizer bushing.

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2.  Widen the stabilizer bushing opening 21—26 mm {0.9—1.0 in} and install the bushing to the front stabilizer as shown in the figure.

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Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note [Except L3 Turbo]

1.  Install the stabilizer bracket using a vise.

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Front Stabilizer Component Installation Note

1.  Tighten the bolts in order indicated in the figure.

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