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Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

CAUTION:
  • 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. When working on the right side of the vehicle, remove the front suspension tower bar (RH). (With front suspension tower bar) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the front suspension tower bar (LH). (With front suspension tower bar) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring
G11278985Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Seat
2 Cap
3 Piston rod nut
(See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note .)
4 Retainer
5 Bushing
6 Upper spring seat
(See Upper Spring Seat Installation Note .)
7 Spring seat rubber
8 Coil spring
(See Coil Spring Installation Note .)
9 Spacer
10 Bushing
11 Stopper casing
12 Bound stopper
13 Front shock absorber