Rear Axle Component Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Support the knuckle using a jack.
Using the SST , disconnect the rear trailing link (upper) ball joint.
Remove the rear trailing link (lower) outer bolt.

Fig 1: Disconnecting The Rear Trailing Link (Upper) Ball Joint
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Using the SST , disconnect the rear lateral link (upper) ball joint.

Fig 2: Disconnecting The Rear Lateral Link Ball Joint (Upper)
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Using the SST , disconnect the rear lateral link (lower) ball joint.
Remove the toe control link outer bolt.
Remove the shock absorber lower bolt.
Remove the rear axle component.

Fig 3: Disconnecting The Rear Lateral Link Ball Joint (Lower)
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