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2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

Coil Spring Installation Note

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Coil Spring Installation Note
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  1. Temporarily install the coil spring, dust boot and mounting rubber 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, dust boot and mounting rubber for proper installation as shown in the figure.
  3. Align the marks of the coil spring and dust boot. Protect the coil spring and dust boot using a piece of cloth, then set the SSTs. 
    Fig 1: Aligning Marks Of Coil Spring And Dust Boot
    G03644272Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs. 
  5. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
  6. Make sure that the marks on the shock absorber and dust boot are aligned.
  7. Install the mounting rubber and piston rod nut, then remove the SSTs. 

    Piston rod nut tightening torque 39.2-52.9 N.m {4.00-5.39 kgf.m, 29.0-39.0 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 2: Installing Mounting Rubber And Piston Rod Nut
    G03644273Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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