Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 399

Fig. 13: Rotating Ball Joint Stud
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Front lower arm rotational torque

2.62 N.m {26.7 kgf.cm, 23.1 in.lbf} max.

FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Drain the power steering fluid. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION .)

2. Remove the front under cover A and front under cover B. (See FRONT UNDER COVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

4. Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft. (See STEERING

WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

6. Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Inspect for front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

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Fig. 14: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bar Grease Applying Area & Torque Specifications
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FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Install the stabilizer bar so that the identification mark is on the left side of the vehicle.

Fig. 15: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Identification Mark
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STABILIZER BUSHING INSTALLATION NOTE

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1. Align the outer side of the positioning plate with the stabilizer bushing.

Fig. 16: Aligning Outer Side Of Positioning Plate With Stabilizer Bushing
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STABILIZER BRACKET INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Install the stabilizer bracket so that the arrow is pointed to the front.

Fig. 17: Identifying Stabilizer Bracket Bolt
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FRONT STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION

1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle.

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 alien socket and a torque wrench.

Front 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 stabilizer control link.

Fig. 18: Measuring Ball Joint Starting Torque
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FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Drain the power steering fluid. (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION .)

2. Remove the front under cover A and front under cover B. (See FRONT UNDER COVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)

4. Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the intermediate shaft installation bolt, and disconnect the steering shaft. (See STEERING

WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Inspect the front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

CAUTION:

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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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