Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation: 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:
- 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.
- 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 ABS wheel-speed sensor from the wheel hub component.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
.)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION1 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 upper arm ball joint
(See Front Upper Arm Ball Joint Removal Note .)6 Front upper arm installation bolt 7 Front shock absorber and coil spring, front upper arm 8 Front upper arm 9 Front shock absorber and coil spring