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Coil Spring Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 Using SSTs
    G04318113Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.