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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 122 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)COIL SPRINGREMOVAL/INSTALLATIONCOIL SPRING REMOVAL 4X2

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Coil Spring Removal 4x2

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Coil Spring Removal 4x2

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Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Remove the front disc brake rotor shield. See FRONT BRAKE ROTOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Remove the upper shock absorber nut/washer assembly and bushing. See Figure .
Remove the front shock absorber.
1. Remove the two nuts.
2. Remove the front shock absorber. See Figure .
Remove the front stabilizer bar link nut. See Figure .
Use the coil spring compressor to compress the coil spring. See Figure .
Remove the lower ball joint castellated nut.
1. Remove the cotter pin.
2. Remove the castellated nut.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Lower Ball Joint Castellated Nut
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Use the Pitman Arm Puller or equivalent to separate the lower ball joint from the front wheel spindle. See Figure .
Position the front wheel spindle out of the way and remove the coil spring.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.