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Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

Special Service Tool (SST) 

49 T034 1A0
Coil spring compressor set
G13698917Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
WARNING:
  • Removing/installing the front shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous. The front shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, and damage the vehicle.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. After replacing any of the following parts, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
    • Mounting rubber
    • Bearing
    • Dust boot
    • Bound stopper
    • Lower spring seat
    • Front shock absorber
    • Coil spring
    Fig 1: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Components With Torque Specification
    G13445406Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
PART DESCRIPTION

1 Cap
2 Piston rod nut (See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note .)
3 Front shock absorber assembly
4 Mounting rubber (See Mounting Rubber Installation Note .)
5 Bearing
6 Coil spring (See Coil Spring Installation Note .)
7 Dust boot
8 Bound stopper
9 Lower spring seat
10 Front shock absorber