1. Front suspension subframe assembly.
2. Front anti-roll bar.
3. Steering gear with rods.
4. Lower arm of the front suspension.
5. Engine mounting support No.1.
6. Front subframe.
Attention.
- Performing the following procedure without first removing the front ABS wheel sensor may cause an accidental open circuit in the wiring. Disconnect the front ABS wheel sensor wiring before performing the following procedures (from the drive shaft side) and secure the wiring in a suitable location where it will not be accidentally touched when servicing the vehicle.
- Fix the steering wheel with tape or wire to prevent the steering shaft from turning after disconnecting. If the steering wheel is turned after the steering shaft is disconnected from the steering gear, the internal parts of the contact disk may be damaged.
1. Remove the hinge cover (see chapter "Steering").
2. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear (see chapter "Steering").
3. Disconnect the front ABS wheel sensor wiring from the steering knuckle and move it to the side.
4. Remove the front protective tray No.2.
5. Remove the front protective tray No.1.
6. Remove the mudguard.
7. Remove the front mudguard from the front subframe and bumper.
8. Disconnect the front subframe extensions.
9. Disconnect the front anti-roll bar strut (from the stabilizer bar side).
10. Remove the front subframe insulator.
Front-wheel drive versions (2 WD)
All-wheel drive (4WD) versions
11. Disconnect the rubber suspension from the front subframe and set it aside.
12. Front-wheel drive (2WD) versions: Remove bracket plate #1.
13. 4WD versions: Remove the bracket plate.
14. Loosen the tie rod end lock nut.
Note: Tightening torque: 47-59 Nm.
15. Using a special tool, disconnect the steering rod end from the steering knuckle.
16. Disconnect the ball joint of the lower arm of the front suspension.
(The original text can be found on: «Mazbook»)
Caution: Removing the subframe is dangerous. The subframe assembly may fall and cause serious injury or death. Make sure the jack is securely supporting the subframe assembly.
17. Support the front subframe assembly with a jack.
18. Loosen the front suspension subframe mounting bolts.
19. Remove the front subframe with the front anti-roll bar, lower suspension arms and steering gear with rods as one unit.
20. Remove the anti-roll bar, steering gear, lower suspension arms and engine mounting support No.1 from the subframe.
21. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Note: When installing the subframe, follow the instructions for installing engine mounting support No.1 (see chapter "Mechanical part of the engine").
22. Check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment angles.