Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 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.
- 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 .)
- 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 .)
- Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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 |