Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off when removing/installing the coil spring. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.

Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Removing Auto Leveling Sensor Link
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note .)
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
When the auto leveling sensor link is disconnected, perform the headlight auto leveling system initial setting. (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION .)

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Spring Coil

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2	Rear lower arm outer bolt (See Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Removal Note .) (See Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Installation Note .)
3	Rear coil spring component (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4	Rear lower arm inner nut
5	Rear lower arm (See Rear Lower Arm Installation Note .)