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:
Transaxle Oil Inspection [G66 M R]
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
3. Remove the oil level plug and washer.
4. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
If the oil level is lower than the low level, add the specified amount and
type of oil through the ...
Child Restraint Seat Anchor Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the bolt and child-restraint seat anchor.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Remove the trunk end trim..
2. Remove the bolt and child-restraint seat anchor.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle
inspected.
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