{"id":9201,"date":"2017-06-08T04:13:02","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T04:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mazdaman.x10host.com\/sm352868\/"},"modified":"2017-06-08T04:13:02","modified_gmt":"2017-06-08T04:13:02","slug":"sm352868","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/sm352868\/","title":{"rendered":"FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"node node SERVICE_MANUALS\">\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"textleft\">\n<div class=\"attr CONTENT c2\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n          <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"style.css\" media=\"screen\"><a class=\"prevPage\" href=\"SM352867\">&lt; Previous<\/a> <a class=\"nextPage\" href=\"SM352869\">Next &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2016 &#8211; MX-5 &#8211; Suspension<\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"id021300204015\" id=\"id021300204015\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/h3>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged. Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If the steering gear is dropped it could result in internal damage to the EPS CM, therefore be careful not to drop it. If the steering gear receives an impact, replace the EPS CM.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See <a href=\"SM352783\">NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION\/CONNECTION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            2. Remove front mudguard No.1 and the front deflector as a single unit. (See <a href=\"SM356174\">FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            3. Remove the following parts:<\/p>\n<p>              a. Front under cover (See <a href=\"SM356165\">FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              b. Front crossmember under cover (See <a href=\"SM356179\">FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER COVER REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            4. Remove the brackets.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003398.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003398.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            5. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor from the wheel hub component.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005355.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00005355.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            6. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the bracket and front upper arm and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.<\/p>\n<p>            7. Remove the front brake hose from the front upper arm and front crossmember and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003399.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003399.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            8. Remove the front brake caliper component and suspend it in a place out of the way using a cable. (See <a href=\"SM353007\">FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON CALIPER]<\/a>.) (See <a href=\"SM353008\">FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [WITH 4-POT OPPOSED PISTON CALIPER]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003418.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003418.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            9. Remove the front disc plate. (See <a href=\"SM353007\">FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON CALIPER]<\/a>.) (See <a href=\"SM353008\">FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [WITH 4-POT OPPOSED PISTON CALIPER]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            10. Disconnect the following parts and remove the steering knuckle, wheel hub component and dust cover as a single unit. (See <a href=\"SM352891\">WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              a. Tie-rod end (See <a href=\"SM353226\">TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              b. Front lower arm ball joint (See <a href=\"SM352864\">FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>              c. Front upper arm ball joint (See <a href=\"SM352862\">FRONT UPPER ARM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            11. Disconnect the front stabilizer control link from the front lower arm. (See <a href=\"SM352866\">FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            12. Disconnect the front shock absorber from the front lower arm. (See <a href=\"SM352859\">FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            13. Remove the front splash shield No.2. (See <a href=\"SM356171\">FRONT SPLASH SHIELD No.2 REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            14. Remove the front stabilizer bracket installation nuts. (See <a href=\"SM352866\">FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            15. Suspend the front stabilizer component on the body side using a cable as shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003813.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003813.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">CAUTION:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>With the front stabilizer component suspended and secured, the front crossmember may come in contact with it during front crossmember removal\/installation which may lead to part damage. When suspending the front stabilizer component, suspend it to allow some play so that it can be moved.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            16. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See <a href=\"SM353238\">INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            17. Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See <a href=\"SM353231\">STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            18. Remove the fasteners shown in the figure and partially peel back front mudguard No.2.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003419.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003419.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            19. Remove the front splash shield No.1. (See <a href=\"SM356170\">FRONT SPLASH SHIELD No.1 REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            20. Detach the wiring harness clips shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003405.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003405.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            21. Remove the seal plate. (See <a href=\"SM356042\">SEAL PLATE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            22. Remove the horn LO. (See <a href=\"SM356363\">HORN REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            23. Remove the front crossmember extension.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003408.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003408.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            24. Remove the oil pipe No.3 bracket from the front crossmember. (AT vehicles) (See <a href=\"SM353163\">OIL COOLER REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            25. Remove the battery wiring harness bracket. (MT vehicles)<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003409.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003409.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            26. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See <a href=\"SM352715\">COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            27. Remove the upper mount rubber bracket (LH). (See <a href=\"SM352719\">RADIATOR REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            28. Suspend the cooling fan component through the upper mount rubber bracket (LH) hole using a cable as shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003814.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003814.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            29. Remove the lower radiator hose brackets from the front crossmember.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003411.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003411.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            30. Remove the lower mount rubber bracket. (See <a href=\"SM352719\">RADIATOR REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            31. Remove the center mount rubber bracket. (See <a href=\"SM352719\">RADIATOR REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            32. Remove the ground.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003684.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003684.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            33. Suspend the engine using the <b>SST<\/b>. (See <a href=\"SM352681\">ENGINE REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            34. Disconnect the engine mount rubber from the front crossmember. (See <a href=\"SM352696\">ENGINE MOUNT DISASSEMBLY\/ASSEMBLY [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            35. Remove the front upper arm from the front crossmember. (See <a href=\"SM352862\">FRONT UPPER ARM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            36. Suspend the front upper arm to the coil spring using a cable as shown in the figure.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003420.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003420.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            37. Support the front crossmember using a jack.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003421.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003421.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">WARNING:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>If the front crossmember falls off during front crossmember removal\/installation, it may cause serious injury or death, or vehicle damage. When removing\/installing the front crossmember, use a jack and verify that the crossmember is securely supported.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            38. Remove in the order of bolts A, B, nuts A, and B.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003422.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/AMXUUW00003422.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>            39. Lower the jack slowly and remove the front crossmember component.<\/p>\n<p>            40. Remove the front lower arm from the front crossmember. (See <a href=\"SM352864\">FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>            41. Remove in the order indicated in the table.<\/p>\n<p>            42. Install in the reverse order of removal.<\/p>\n<p>            43. Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See <a href=\"SM352850\">FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ARDJJW00006523.GIF\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"absmiddle\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/16ND\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/ARDJJW00006523.GIF\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"@colsep\" bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\" frame=\"box\" rules=\"all\">\n<tbody valign=\"\" cellspacing=\"1\" rowspan=\"\">\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Fastener<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Plate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Washer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Front crossmember<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n          <a class=\"prevPage\" href=\"SM352867\">&lt; Previous<\/a> <a class=\"nextPage\" href=\"SM352869\">Next &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"right\">\n            <a href=\"\"#\">Back to Top<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n            <em>\u00a9 2014 Mazda North American Operations, U.S.A.<\/em>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt; Previous Next &gt; 2016 &#8211; MX-5 &#8211; Suspension FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL\/INSTALLATION CAUTION: Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear are disconnected, the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9201","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9201"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9201\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chroot-me.in\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}