Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly
WARNING:
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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.
1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1 |
Piston rod nut . |
|
2 |
Mounting rubber |
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3 |
Bearing (See Bearing Installation Note.) |
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4 |
Dust boot (See Dust Boot Installation Note.) |
|
5 |
Bound stopper |
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6 |
Front shock absorber |
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7 |
Coil spring (See Coil Spring Installation Note.) |
Piston Rod Nut Removal Note
WARNING:
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Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and coil spring in the SST. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to vehicle parts.
1. Install the shock absorber and coil spring to the SST
according to the following procedures.
NOTE:
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Install the SST
using a piece of clean rag to prevent the coil spring from being scratched.
a. Set the SST
attachments (tabs) to the positions shown in the figure.
b. Install the front shock absorber and coil spring to the SST
so that the coil spring is set to the position shown in the figure.
2. Compress the coil spring using the SST
.
3. Remove the piston rod nut.
Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Compress the coil spring using the SST
.
2. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
Dust Boot Installation Note
1. Install the dust boot by hooking the bottom edge over the shock absorber lip.
Bearing Installation Note
1. Install the bearing by hooking the upper end of the dust boot to the bearing lip.
2. Align the projection A on the lower part of the shock absorber with the bearing projection B.
Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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 ...
Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
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 ...
Other materials:
Seat Warmer Unit Removal/Installation
Removal
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a f ...
Side Turn Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass..
3. Remove the outer mirror garnish..
4. Remove the screw.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Remove the side turn light while detaching tab.
CAUTION:
If the tabs of the side turn light are detached, th ...
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Center cowl grille No.1, No.2
3. Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.
4. Connect the battery positive voltage to windshield w ...
