Rear Trailing Link Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor, and disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor harness from the rear trailing link. See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the floor under cover No. 1 (LH) and/or floor under cover No. 2 (RH). See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Jack up the vehicle to the unloaded condition, and support the trailing link using a jack.

Fig 1: Supporting Trailing Link Using Jack
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Remove the trailing link.

Fig 2: Trailing Link With Torque Specifications
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Support the rear axle with unloaded condition using a jack.

Fig 3: Supporting Rear Axle With Unloaded Condition Using Jack
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Temporarily install the rear trailing link knuckle side.

Fig 4: Locating Rear Trailing Link Bolts
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Install the rear trailing link front side.
Tighten the bolts installing the rear trailing link as the specified torque.
Inspect the rear wheel alignment. See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Trailing Link Bolts
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