Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off when removing/installing the coil spring. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off and cause serious injure or death, or damage to the vehicle.

Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note .)

When replacing the rear coil spring, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Coil Spring Components With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut
2	Rear lower arm outer bolt (See Rear Coil Spring Removal Note .)
3	Upper spring seat rubber
4	Rear coil spring (See Rear Coil Spring Removal Note .) (See Rear Coil Spring Installation Note .)
5	Lower spring seat rubber