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Rear Axle Component Removal Note

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  1. Support the knuckle using a jack.
  2. Using the SST, disconnect the rear trailing link (upper) ball joint.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Trailing Link (Upper) Ball Joint
    G00379520Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear trailing link (lower) outer bolt.
  4. Using the SST, disconnect the rear lateral link (upper) ball joint.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Rear Lateral Link (Upper) Ball
    G00379521Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using the SST, disconnect the rear lateral link (lower) ball joint.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Rear Lateral Link (Lower) Ball
    G00379522Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the toe control link outer bolt.
  7. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt.
  8. Remove the rear axle component.
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