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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 611 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONFRONT CROSSMEMBER BUSHING INSTALLATION NOTE
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Front Crossmember Bushing Installation Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Front Crossmember Bushing Installation Note
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  1. Set the bushings as shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • The bushings must be installed with correct orientation as shown below, or increased noise and vibration may result.

    Front Side 

    Fig 1: Cross Sectional View - Front Crossmember (Front Side)
    G04325477Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Rear Side 

    Fig 2: Cross Sectional View - Front Crossmember (Rear Side)
    G04325478Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the bushing onto the crossmember using the SSTs. 
    Fig 3: Installing Bushing Onto Crossmember Using SST
    G04325479Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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