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Coil Spring Removal 4x2

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  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  3. Remove the front disc brake rotor shield. See FRONT BRAKE ROTOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  4. Remove the upper shock absorber nut/washer assembly and bushing. See Figure .
  5. Remove the front shock absorber.
    1. Remove the two nuts.
    2. Remove the front shock absorber. See Figure .
  6. Remove the front stabilizer bar link nut. See Figure .
  7. Use the coil spring compressor to compress the coil spring. See Figure .
  8. Remove the lower ball joint castellated nut.
    1. Remove the cotter pin.
    2. Remove the castellated nut.
      Fig 1: Removing Lower Ball Joint Castellated Nut
      G00379100Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Use the Pitman Arm Puller or equivalent to separate the lower ball joint from the front wheel spindle. See Figure .
  10. Position the front wheel spindle out of the way and remove the coil spring.
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