Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

CAUTION:

• Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove the No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank installation nuts. (See MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Set No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank out of the way so that it does not interfere with the service performed with the hose connected.
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Inspect the wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 1: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

PART DESCRIPTION

1	ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector
2	Brake hose clip
3	Front stabilizer control link (upper side)
4	Stiffener
5	Shock absorber and coil spring (See SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL NOTE .) (See SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE .)