Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. 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.

When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Identifying Auto Leveling Sensor Link Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Rear Stabilizer Control Link Lower Side Nut With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD] .) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD] .)
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 .)