FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [EXCEPT MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo]


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1.  Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].)

2.  Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].)

3.  Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, MZR 2.5, MZ-CD 1.6].) (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop, SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].)

4.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

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Front stabilizer control link
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Front stabilizer bracket
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Front stabilizer bushing
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Front stabilizer


Front Stabilizer Bracket Removal Note

1.  Secure the front stabilizer bracket flange using a vise.

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2.  Remove the front stabilizer.


Front Stabilizer, Front Stabilizer Bushing and Front Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

1.  Install the front stabilizer bushing so that the projection points to the right side of the vehicle.

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2.  Point the direction indicator on the front stabilizer bracket inward and install front stabilizer bracket using a vise.

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3.  Temporarily install the front stabilizer component.

4.  Tighten the bolts following order.

(1)  Temporarily tighten bolts A and B shown in the figure.
(2)  Tighten bolt A.
(3)  Tighten bolt B.
(4)  Tighten bolt A.
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