Piston Rod Nut Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6 and 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Removing the piston rod nut is dangerous. The shock absorber and spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death. Secure the shock absorber in the SSTs before removing the piston rod nut.

Protect the coil spring using a piece of cloth, then set the SSTs.

Fig 1: Removing Piston Rod Nut
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Compress the coil spring using the SSTs, and remove the piston rod nut.