Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

Fig 1: Identifying Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the front shock absorber and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

Fig 2: Removing Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Wiring Harness From Front Shock Absorber
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Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 3: Front Shock Absorber Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Clip (front brake hose)
2	Front brake hose
3	Nut (front shock absorber lower side)
4	Bolt (front shock absorber lower side) (See Bolt (Front Shock Absorber Lower Side) Installation Note .)
5	Nut (front stabilizer control link upper side)
6	Dynamic damper
7	Front stabilizer control link
8	Nut (front shock absorber upper side)
9	Front shock absorber and coil spring