Rear Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the trunk covering. (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the partition board. (See PARTITION BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the fuel-filler pipe protector. (See FUEL-FILLER PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
- Remove the rear shock absorber and coil spring. (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION1 Seat 2 Piston rod nut
(See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note .)3 Retainer 4 Bushing 5 Upper spring seat
(See Upper Spring Seat Installation Note .)6 Spring seat rubber 7 Coil spring
(See Coil Spring Installation Note .)8 Spacer 9 Bushing 10 Stopper casing 11 Bound stopper 12 Rear shock absorber