Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Service Tool (SST)
| 49 T034 1A0 Coil spring compressor set |
Replacement Part
| Piston rod nut Quantity: 1 Location of use: Front shock absorber |
Oil and Chemical Type
| Rubber grease Type: NIPPON GREASE RUBBER GREASE |
WARNING:
- Removing/installing the front shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous. The front shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, and damage the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE 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.
- After replacing any of the following parts, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
.)
- Front shock absorber
- Coil spring
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING COMPONENT OPERATIONS
| Component No. | Refer to |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cap |
| 2 | Piston rod nut (See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note .) |
| 3 | Front shock absorber assembly |
| 4 | Mounting rubber (See Mounting Rubber Installation Note .) |
| 5 | Bearing |
| 6 | Coil spring (See Coil Spring Installation Note .) |
| 7 | Dust boot |
| 8 | Bound stopper |
| 9 | Lower spring seat |
| 10 | Front shock absorber |