Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Mazda CX-30. 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 |
49 JP02 005 Piston rod nut wrench |
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:
- 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.
CAUTION:
- Do not drive the vehicle for approx. 1 h after tightening the piston rod nut because the adhesive agent applied to the piston rod nut may not be hardened sufficiently.
- Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front shock absorber and steering knuckle component. (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- When any of the following parts is replaced, 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 OPERATION
| Component No. | Refer to |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cap |
| 2 | Piston rod nut (See PISTON ROD NUT REMOVAL NOTE .) |
| 3 | Front shock absorber |
| 4 | Bump stopper (See BUMP STOPPER INSTALLATION NOTE .) |
| 5 | Lower spring seat |
| 6 | Mounting rubber (See MOUNTING RUBBER INSTALLATION NOTE .) |
| 7 | Bearing |
| 8 | Upper spring seat |
| 9 | Dust boots |
| 10 | Coil spring (See COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE .) |