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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 403 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONCOIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Coil Spring Installation Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Coil Spring Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Temporarily install the coil spring, upper spring seat rubber and upper spring seat on the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
  2. Mark the coil spring, upper spring seat rubber and upper spring seat for proper installation as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Marking Coil Spring, Upper Spring Seat Rubber And Upper Spring Seat For Proper Installation
    G03700095Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Align the marks of the coil spring, upper spring seat rubber and upper spring seat. Protect the coil spring and upper seat spring using a piece of cloth, then set the SSTs. 
  4. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs. 
  5. Install the lower spring seat rubber on the lower spring seat.
  6. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
  7. Make sure that the marks on the shock absorber and upper spring seat are aligned.
  8. Install the bearing, mounting rubber, and piston rod nut.

    Piston rod nut tightening torque 

    1. 89.2-127.4 N.m {9.10-12.99 kgf.m, 65.80-93.96 ft.lbf} 
    Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring
    G03700096Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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