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Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

WARNING:
  • If the coil spring flies off while removing/installing the coil spring, it may cause serious injury or death, or vehicle damage. When removing/installing the coil spring, always use the SST and be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off.
  1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Components With Torque Specification
    G13149888Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT 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