Coil Spring Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Temporarily install the upper spring seat, upper spring seat rubber and coil spring on the shock absorber as shown.
- Mark the upper spring seat, shock absorber and coil spring for proper reassembly.
- Align the marks of the upper spring seat and coil spring. Protect the upper spring seat and the coil spring with a piece of cloth, then assemble the SSTs.
- Compress the spring using the SSTs.
- Install the shock absorber, making sure that the marks on the shock absorber and coil spring are aligned.
- Tighten the nut several turns.
- Remove the SSTs.
- Secure the shock absorber in a vise.CAUTION:
- Using an air tool will damage the piston rod thread. Do not use an air tool.
- Apply an antirust penetrating oil lubricant to the piston rod thread and tighten the lower piston rod nut so that the exposed thread of the piston rod is 15.7-17.7 mm {0.62-0.69 in} (BP with TC) or 18.7-20.7 mm {0.74-0.81 in} (BP).
- Tighten the upper nut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
- 16-23 N.m {1.6-2.4 kgf.m, 12-17 ft.lbf}