Stabilizer Bushing Installation Note; Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note; Stabilizer Control Link Inspection - Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual

Stabilizer Bushing Installation Note

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

Stabilizer Bracket Installation Note

1. Install the stabilizer bracket so that the arrow is
pointed to the front.
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WM: STABILIZER CONTROL LINK (FRONT/REAR)

STABILIZER CONTROL LINK INSPECTION

1. Remove the stabilizer control link from the vehicle. (See 02-13-8 FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
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.
Front stabilizer control link ball joint starting
torque
0.2— 0.9 N·m {2.1— 9.1 kgf·cm, 1.8— 7.9
in·lbf}
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WM: FRONT CROSSMEMBER
FRONT SUSPENSION
IDENTIFICATION
MARK
FRONT
STABILIZER
BUSHING
POSITIONING PLATE
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ampjjw00000547
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