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. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disconnect the rubber from the bracket.
   Fig 1: Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Bolt With Torque Specification

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness on the steering knuckle and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. When replacing the front shock absorber and coil spring, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Components Location With Torque Specification

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING COMPONENT OPERATIONS

Component No.	Refer to
1	Front brake hose clip (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2	Front stabilizer control link upper nut (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL .) (See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION .)
3	Front shock absorber lower bolt (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
4	Front shock absorber upper nut
5	Front shock absorber and coil spring (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE .)