Mazda CX 7. Manual — part 169

REAR SUSPENSION

02-14–17

02-14

Rear Trailing Link Component Removal Note

1. Support the trailing link with a jack.

Caution

• Removing the trailing link is dangerous.

The trailing link could fall and cause
serious injury or death. Verify that the
jack securely supports the trailing link.

2. Separate the rear drive shaft (rear axle side) from

the wheel hub.

3. Remove the rear trailing link.

Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Installation Note

1. Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded

condition with a jack.

Note

• Jacking up the rear suspension to the no-

occupant position will lighten the force on the
bushing and make it easier to perform the
procedure.

2. Tighten the bolts (rear lateral link outer side and

rear upper arm outer side).

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WM: REAR CROSSMEMBER

JACK

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REAR SUSPENSION

02-14–18

REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[2WD]

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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.

1. Remove the center trunk board.
2. Remove the main silencer and middle pipe. (See 01-15-2 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3

WITH TC].)

3. Remove the rear stabilizer. (See 02-14-11 REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the rear coil spring. (See 02-14-6 REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the rear lower arm. (See 02-14-8 REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See 02-11-4 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

.

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}

43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}

43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

97.7—132
{9.97—13.4, 72.1—97.3}

97.7—132
{9.97—13.4,
72.1—97.3}

7

4

8

6

5

2

3

1

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1

Rear cross bar
(See 02-14-19 Rear Cross Bar Installation Note.)

2

Bolt (rear upper arm outer side)
(See 02-14-19 Bolt (Rear Upper Arm Outer Side
And Rear Lateral Link Outer Side) Removal Note.)
(See 02-14-19 Bolt (Rear Upper Arm Outer Side
And Rear Lateral Link Outer Side) Installation Note.)

3

Bolt (rear lateral link outer side)
(See 02-14-19 Bolt (Rear Upper Arm Outer Side
And Rear Lateral Link Outer Side) Removal Note.)
(See 02-14-19 Bolt (Rear Upper Arm Outer Side
And Rear Lateral Link Outer Side) Installation Note.)

4

Rear crossmember component
(See 02-14-19 Rear Crossmember Component
Removal Note.)

5

Rear upper arm

6

Rear lateral link

7

Dynamic damper

8

Rear crossmember

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REAR SUSPENSION

02-14–19

02-14

Bolt (Rear Upper Arm Outer Side And Rear Lateral Link Outer Side) Removal Note

1. Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded

condition with a jack.

Note

• Jacking up the rear suspension to the no-

occupant position will lighten the force on the
bushing and make it easier to perform the
procedure.

2. Remove the bolts (rear upper arm outer side and

rear lateral link outer side).

Rear Crossmember Component Removal Note

Warning

• Removing the crossmember is dangerous. The crossmember component could fall and cause

serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember component.

1. Support the crossmember component using a

jack and remove the nuts.

2. Remove the crossmember component.

Bolt (Rear Upper Arm Outer Side And Rear Lateral Link Outer Side) Installation Note

1. Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded

condition with a jack.

2. Tighten the bolts (rear upper arm outer side and

rear lateral link outer side).

Rear Cross Bar Installation Note

1. Install the cross bar so that the triangular marking

is facing to the front of the vehicle.

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FRONT

TRIANGULAR
MARKING

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REAR SUSPENSION

02-14–20

REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AWD]

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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.

1. Remove the center trunk board.
2. Remove the main silencer and middle pipe. (See 01-15-2 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3

WITH TC].)

3. Remove the propeller shaft. (See 03-15-3 PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the rear stabilizer. (See 02-14-11 REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the rear coil spring. (See 02-14-6 REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Remove the lower arm (See 02-14-8 REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See 02-11-4 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}

43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}

43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}

43.1—60.8
{4.40—6.19,
31.8—44.8}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

78.4—101.9
{8.00—10.3,
95.9—75.1}

97.7—132
{9.97—13.4,
72.1—97.3}

97.7—132
{9.97—13.4,
72.1—97.3}

97.7—132.3
{9.97—13.49,
72.06—97.57}

235—275
{23.97—28.04,
173.4—202.8}

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6

17

4

11

12

1

5

8

10

9

7

16

15

15

14

B

D

A

C

18

B

A

C

D

19

20

R

2

3

9.8—14.7 N·m
{100—149 kgf·cm,
87—130 in·lbf}

18.6—25.5
{1.90—2.60,
13.8—18.8}

F

F

E

E

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1

Locknut
(See 03-12-5 WHEEL HUB COMPONENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AWD].)

2

Rear ABS wheel-speed sensor
(See 02-14-21 Rear ABS Wheel-speed Sensor
Removal Note.)

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