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Coil Spring Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Protect the coil spring from scratches using a piece of cloth and install the SSTs. 
  2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs. 
  3. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
    Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring
    G03702147Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.