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LOWER LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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2016 – MX-5 – Suspension

LOWER LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

  • Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor from the hub support.

2. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the bracket and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

3. When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link from the lower lateral link. (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link from the lower lateral link. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

1

Lower lateral link inner nut

(See Adjusting Cam Bolt, Cam Plate and Lower Lateral Link Inner Nut Installation Note.)

2

Cam plate

(See Adjusting Cam Bolt, Cam Plate and Lower Lateral Link Inner Nut Installation Note.)

3

Adjusting cam bolt

(See Adjusting Cam Bolt, Cam Plate and Lower Lateral Link Inner Nut Installation Note.)

4

Lower lateral link outer bolt

5

Lower lateral link

(See Lower Lateral Link Installation Note.)

Lower Lateral Link Installation Note

1. Install the lower lateral link so that the lower lateral link outer bolt can be inserted from the rear of the vehicle.

Adjusting Cam Bolt, Cam Plate and Lower Lateral Link Inner Nut Installation Note

1. Insert the adjusting cam bolt from the front of the vehicle.

2. Point the calibration marking on the adjusting cam bolt and cam plate towards the upper side of the vehicle.

3. Tighten the nut to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque

  • 85—103 N·m {8.7—10 kgf·m, 63—75 ft·lbf}

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