Rear Upper Arm Removal/Installation (2WD): 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:

Verify that the crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

Mark the position before removing the rear upper arm.
Align the rear crossmember and rear upper arm markings when installing the rear upper arm.
Tighten the rear upper arm inner bolt completely before installing the rear crossmember component to the vehicle.

Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
Release the electric parking brake.
Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (With auto leveling sensor) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Identifying Auto Leveling Sensor Link Bolt With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the wiring harness clips and connector installed to the rear crossmember. (With auto leveling sensor)

Fig 2: Locating Wiring Harness Clips
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness and the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (2WD) .)

Fig 3: Identifying Rear ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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 4: Rear Upper Arm Bolts With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Rear upper arm (See Rear Upper Arm Removal Note .) (See Rear Upper Arm Installation Note .)
2	Rear upper arm bushing (See Rear Upper Arm Bushing Removal Note .) (See Rear Upper Arm Bushing Installation Note .)