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Coil Spring Installation Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs.
  2. 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
    G04955463Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.