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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 upper spring seat, upper spring seat rubber and coil spring on the shock absorber as shown.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring
    G03638045Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Mark the upper spring seat, shock absorber and coil spring for proper reassembly.
  3. Align the marks of the upper spring seat and coil spring. Protect the upper spring seat and the coil spring with a piece of cloth, then assemble the SSTs. 
  4. Compress the spring using the SSTs. 
    Fig 2: Compressing Spring By SST
    G03638046Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the shock absorber, making sure that the marks on the shock absorber and coil spring are aligned.
  6. Tighten the nut several turns.
  7. Remove the SSTs. 
  8. Secure the shock absorber in a vise.
    CAUTION:
    • Using an air tool will damage the piston rod thread. Do not use an air tool.
  9. Apply an antirust penetrating oil lubricant to the piston rod thread and tighten the lower piston rod nut so that the exposed thread of the piston rod is 15.7-17.7 mm {0.62-0.69 in}  (BP with TC) or 18.7-20.7 mm {0.74-0.81 in}  (BP).
  10. Tighten the upper nut to the specified torque.
    Fig 3: Tightening Upper Nut
    G03638047Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    1. 16-23 N.m {1.6-2.4 kgf.m, 12-17 ft.lbf} 
RENDER: 1.0x

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