Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: 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:
- 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.
- Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- After replacing any of the following parts, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
.)
- Front shock absorber
- Coil spring
Fig 1: Disassembling/Assembling Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Components With Torque Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Cap |
| 2 | Piston rod nut (See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note .) |
| 3 | Mounting rubber (See Mounting Rubber Installation Note .) |
| 4 | Bearing |
| 5 | Dust boot |
| 6 | Bound stopper |
| 7 | Lower spring seat |
| 8 | Front shock absorber |
| 9 | Coil spring (See Coil Spring Installation Note .) |