REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2016 – MX-5 – Suspension

REAR CROSSMEMBER 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. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2. Drain the differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

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

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

5. Remove the auto leveling sensor and the auto leveling short cord as a single unit. (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6. Remove the rear the rear stabilizer component and the rear stabilizer control link as a single unit. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7. Remove the floor under cover. (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8. Remove the rear parking cable bracket from the rear crossmember. (See REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9. Remove the rear brake caliper component and hang it in a place out of the way using a cable. (See REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10. Remove the rear disc plate. (See REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

11. Disconnect the following parts from the hub support and remove the wheel hub component, dust cover, and hub support as a single unit. (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

a. Upper lateral link (See UPPER LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

b. Rear shock absorber (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

c. Lower link (See LOWER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

d. Trailing link (See TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

e. Lower lateral link (See LOWER LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

f. Leading link (See LEADING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

12. Remove the bolts.

13. Remove the member bracket. (With member bracket)

14. Remove the bolts.

15. Remove the tunnel member.

16. Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) (See TWC Installation Note.)

17. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

18. Remove the power plant frame. (See POWER PLANT FRAME REMOVAL [M66M-D].) (See POWER PLANT FRAME INSTALLATION [M66M-D].)

19. Support the rear crossmember component using a jack.

WARNING:

If the rear crossmember falls off during rear crossmember removal/installation, it may cause serious injury or death, or vehicle damage. When removing/installing the rear crossmember, use a jack and verify that the crossmember is securely supported.

20. Remove the nuts.

21. Lower the jack slowly and remove the rear crossmember component.

CAUTION:

When installing/removing the rear crossmember, the rear crossmember may come in contact with the main silencer and rear shock absorber which may lead to part damage. Remove/install the rear crossmember while avoiding the main silencer and rear shock absorber.

22. Remove the rear differential mount rubber securing bolt from the rear crossmember. (See REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT RUBBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. )

23. Remove the rear differential, rear differential mount rubber and rear drive shaft from the rear crossmember.