Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation: Notes
CAUTION:
- Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
- Drain the power steering fluid.
- Remove the steering shaft cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
- Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
- Remove the front mudguard. (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. (MZR 2.5) (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front pipe.(MZI 3.7 V6) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6] .)
- Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Add the power steering fluid. (See AIR BLEEDING .)
- Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)