Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual page 506

REAR SUSPENSION (DOUBLE-WISHBONE)
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STABILIZER
Removal/Inspection /Installation
1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
3. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
Note
• Loosely tighten the stabilizer bracket and control link bolts. Lower the vehicle and tighten
all nuts and bolts to the specified torques with the vehicle unladed.
18-26 (1.8-2.7,13-20)-_ _
N·m (m-kg, ft-Ib)
05UORX-054
1. Stabilizer bracket 3. Stabilizer
2. Stabilizer bushing Inspect for bending and damage
I nspect for deterioration and wear 4. Control link .
Installation Note .................................. below Inspect for bending and damage
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RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
05UORX·055
Installation note
Stabilizer bushing
Align the bushing with the installation mark on the stabilizer.
R-25