Caossmembea - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE)
CAOSSMEMBEA
Removal
I
Inspection
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Installation
1. Jack up the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels and the undercover.
3. Support the engine with a hoist.
4. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
5. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
Note
• Use a container or rags to collect the power steering fluid when disconnecting the power steer-
ing pipes.
• Lower the crossmember and other suspension parts as an assembly, and then separate the
parts.
• Loosely tighten the stabilizer bracket, upper arm, and lower arm bolts when assembling be-
fore installation. lower the vehicle and tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torques with
the vehicle unladed.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Adjust the front wheel alignment. (Refer to page R-B.)
8. Bleed the air from the brake system. (Refer to Section P.)
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1. Brake pipe 5. Front crossmember assembly
Removal/Installation ..................... Section P Inspect for damage
2. Pinion shaft bolt 6. Stabilizer bracket
Removal/Installation .................... Section N
7. Upper arm bolt
3. Power steering pipe 8. Lower arm bolt
Removal/Installation .................... Section N
9. Steering gear bracket bolt
4. Shock absorber bolt
R-20