Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

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.

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 ABS wheel-speed sensor from the wheel hub component.
   Fig 1: Removing Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor From Wheel Hub Component

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the bracket and front upper arm and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
5. Remove the front brake hose from the front upper arm and bracket and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
   Fig 2: Removing Front Brake Hose From Front Upper Arm And Bracket

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

Fig 3: Exploded View Of Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Front shock absorber lower nut
2	Front shock absorber lower bolt (See Front Shock Absorber Lower Bolt Installation Note .)
3	Front shock absorber upper nut
4	Front upper arm ball joint installation nut
5	Front upperarm ball joint (See Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Removal Note .)
6	Front upper arm installation bolt
7	Front shock absorber and coil spring, front upperarm
8	Front upperarm
9	Front shock absorber and coil spring