Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade..
2. Remove the cowl grille..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Inspect the wheel alignment..
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1 |
Front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector |
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2 |
Brake hose clip |
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3 |
Front stabilizer control link upper nut |
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4 |
Tie-rod end ball joint . |
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5 |
Stiffener |
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6 |
Front shock absorber and coil spring (See Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Removal Note.) (See Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note.) |
Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Removal Note
1. Remove the front shock absorber lower bolt.
2. Tap the top of the steering knuckle with a hammer and release the shock absorber from the wheel hub and steering component.
CAUTION:
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When removing the steering knuckle by lightly tapping, the steering knuckle could fall and cause injury, or damage the part. When performing the removal, support the bottom of the steering knuckle with a jack.
3. Remove the front shock absorber upper bolt and remove the front shock absorber and coil spring from the vehicle.
Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Temporarily tighten the front shock absorber upper bolt.
2. Align the steering knuckle notch with projection A on the lower side of the shock absorber.
3. Press up the steering knuckle component using a jack until the steering knuckle contacts the lower end of the front shock absorber bracket, and tighten the shock absorber lower bolt.
4. Tighten the front shock absorber upper bolt.
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly
WARNING:
Removing/installing the shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous. The
shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death,
and damage the vehicle.
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Front Shock Absorber Disposal
1. Place the front shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in} hole at the point A shown in the figure
so that the gas can escape.
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Other materials:
Oil Cooler Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
4. Drain the ATF..
5. Drain the engine coolant..
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
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Water hose (connected to the water pipe)
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Rear Seat Back Frame Removal/Installation
1. Remove the rear seat cushion..
2. Remove the rear buckle installation bolt..
3. Remove the rear seat back..
4. Remove the headrest.
5. Open the fasteners.
6. Detach the hooks.
7. Remove the child-restraint seat anchor covers in the order of (1), (2) as
shown in the figure. (5H ...
Unfastening the Seat Belt
Depress the button on the seat belt buckle.
If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out
and check for kinks or twists. Then make
sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.
NOTE
If a belt does not fully retract, inspect
it for kinks and twists. If it is still not
retracting properly, ...
