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Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

CAUTION:
  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
  1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Inspect the wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring With Torque Specifications
    G07874021Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.