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Coil Spring Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 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.
    Fig 1: Compressing Spring
    G00356759Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.