islandreamer
Member
- :
- Mazda 5 Sport
I had the front/rear bushings (not exactly sure which ones) replaced by the dealer back in '07 as part of what the dealer said was a TSB replacing polyurethane to rubber. Since the noise was annoying and was still under warranty, had it done and noise went away.
Here I am 2 years later and the noise is back. This time though, it's just the front suspension. The cold weather might be a factor. Here's the TSB that I use, http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda5/bulletin/02-001-08-1918.pdf
I decided to replace the front stabilizer bushings first since they were a little over 10 bucks per bushing at the dealer since Bap-Geon did not carry the bushings. I already was anticipating the lower control arm replacement at 68 dollars and change at Bap-Geon (dealer price was almost 200 each). Got all the tools ready including the recommended "white grease" which I use Penzoil 705 Multi-Purpose White Grease.
Disassembly was pretty straightforward. Using 14mm socket, once the transverse member is removed, this will be the working area. It may be tight but it is doable. Just be patient. The only mod to the procedure is that you will have to loosen the lower connecting rod of the stabilizer bar. This is due to the rubber opening of the new rubber bushing which is on the side vice the bottom.
Applied the 705 grease to the inside, slid it in the bar by pushing the bar lightly upward while pushing in the bottom section of the bushing. Don't worry about the torque settings since it is almost impossible to get a torque wrench in there. I'm assuming the torque specs were in place during actual assembly (engine, trans, steering assembly were still out)
Follow the rest of the procedures and you won't here that grunt for a long time. I noticed a bead of shiny rubber in a few spots inside the old bushings. See pics of old bushings. The new bushings had some sort of wooven ply on the inside (forgot to take shots). I've read in another forum that these are 4th generation bushings for MZ5. Good Luck!
Here I am 2 years later and the noise is back. This time though, it's just the front suspension. The cold weather might be a factor. Here's the TSB that I use, http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda5/bulletin/02-001-08-1918.pdf
I decided to replace the front stabilizer bushings first since they were a little over 10 bucks per bushing at the dealer since Bap-Geon did not carry the bushings. I already was anticipating the lower control arm replacement at 68 dollars and change at Bap-Geon (dealer price was almost 200 each). Got all the tools ready including the recommended "white grease" which I use Penzoil 705 Multi-Purpose White Grease.
Disassembly was pretty straightforward. Using 14mm socket, once the transverse member is removed, this will be the working area. It may be tight but it is doable. Just be patient. The only mod to the procedure is that you will have to loosen the lower connecting rod of the stabilizer bar. This is due to the rubber opening of the new rubber bushing which is on the side vice the bottom.
Applied the 705 grease to the inside, slid it in the bar by pushing the bar lightly upward while pushing in the bottom section of the bushing. Don't worry about the torque settings since it is almost impossible to get a torque wrench in there. I'm assuming the torque specs were in place during actual assembly (engine, trans, steering assembly were still out)
Follow the rest of the procedures and you won't here that grunt for a long time. I noticed a bead of shiny rubber in a few spots inside the old bushings. See pics of old bushings. The new bushings had some sort of wooven ply on the inside (forgot to take shots). I've read in another forum that these are 4th generation bushings for MZ5. Good Luck!
Attachments
Last edited:
