Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 561

3. Tilt the rear differential towards the front.

4. Remove the rear stabilizer from through the gap between the rear differential and rear crossmember.

Fig. 34: Identifying Rear Differential Mounting Bracket Bolts
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REAR STABILIZER INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Install the rear stabilizer so that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle.

Fig. 35: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Identification Mark
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REAR STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION

1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. (See REAR STABILIZER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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2. Inspect for bending and damage.

3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.

1. Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.

2. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.

3. Measure the starting torque using a suitable Allen socket and a torque wrench.

Rear stabilizer control link ball joint starting torque 0.2-2.0 N.m {3-20 kgf.cm, 2-17 in.lbf}

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If not as specified, replace the rear stabilizer control link.

Fig. 36: Measuring Ball Joint Starting Torque
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REAR TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD]

1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD] .)

2. Remove the rear lateral link. (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the rear lower arm. (See REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Inspect for rear wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

[2WD] .)

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.

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Fig. 37: Identifying Rear Trailing Link Components & Torque Specifications - 2WD
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CALIPER COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Remove the caliper component and suspend it with a cable in a location out of the way.

REAR TRAILING LINK COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Support the rear trailing link using a jack.

2. Remove the rear trailing link.

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Fig. 38: Supporting Rear Trailing Link
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

BRACKET INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Install the bracket so that its angle as opposed to the rear trailing link is as shown in the figure.

Fig. 39: Identifying Bracket Angle
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REAR TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD]

1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD] .)

2. Remove the rear lateral link. (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the rear lower arm. (See REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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.

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