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Rear Stabilizer Removal/Installation (AWD): Notes

CAUTION:
  • Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
  1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
  2. Release the electric parking brake.
  3. Switch the ignition off.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  5. Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness clips and connector installed to the rear crossmember.
    Fig 1: Locating Rear Crossmember Wiring Harness Clips And Connector
    G11428871Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Set the rear differential breather hose aside.
    Fig 2: Locating Rear Crossmember Wiring Harness Clips
    G11428872Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. 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 (AWD) .)
    Fig 3: Rear ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor, Electric Parking Brake Motor Gear Unit Connector And Bolts With Tightening Torque
    G11428873Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the following parts: (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    1. Floor under cover No. 2
    2. Floor under cover No. 1
  10. Remove the following parts: (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)]
    1. Insulator
    2. Brace bar
    3. Tunnel member
  11. Disconnect the HO2S connector and the wiring harness clip.
    Fig 4: TWC, HO2S, Wiring Harness Clip And Connector
    G11428874Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the following parts:
    1. TWC (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
    2. Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear coil spring (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  14. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note .)
  15. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
    Fig 5: Rear Stabilizer Related Components With Tightening Torque (AWD)
    G11428875Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Rear stabilizer control link
    2 Rear stabilizer component
    (See Rear Stabilizer Component Removal Note .)
    (See Rear Stabilizer Component Installation Note )
    3 Rear stabilizer bracket
    (See Rear stabilizer Bracket Removal Note .)
    (See Rear Stabilizer Bushing, Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note )
    4 Rear stabilizer bushing
    (See Rear Stabilizer Bushing, Rear Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note )
    5 Rear stabilizer
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