Knowledge Base

Free to use workshop manual for your 2015+ Mk4 'ND' Mazda MX-5
Home

 

< Previous   Next >

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

  • If the coil spring flies off while removing/installing the coil spring, it may cause serious injury or death, or vehicle damage. When removing/installing the coil spring, always use the SST and be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off.

1. When working on the right side of the vehicle, remove the front suspension tower bar (RH). (With front suspension tower bar) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the front suspension tower bar (LH). (With front suspension tower bar) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1

Seat

2

Cap

3

Piston rod nut

(See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note.)

4

Retainer

5

Bushing

6

Upper spring seat

(See Upper Spring Seat Installation Note.)

7

Spring seat rubber

8

Coil spring

(See Coil Spring Installation Note.)

9

Spacer

10

Bushing

11

Stopper casing

12

Bound stopper

13

Front shock absorber

Piston Rod Nut Removal Note

WARNING:

  • When removing the piston rod nut, if the piston rod nut is removed before compressing the coil spring, the coil spring may fly off, which may cause serious injury or death, or vehicle damage. Set the front shock absorber and the coil spring to the SST first, then remove the piston rod nut.

1. Install the front shock absorber and coil spring to the SST according to the following procedures.

CAUTION:

  • The coil spring may be damaged when installing the SST to the coil spring. Install the SST to the coil spring using a rag so that the coil spring is not damaged.

a. Set the SST attachments (tabs) to the positions shown in the figure.

b. Install the front shock absorber and coil spring to the SST so that the coil spring is set to the position shown in the figure.

2. Compress the coil spring using the SST.
3. Remove the piston rod nut.

Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Compress the coil spring using the SST.

2. Install the coil spring so that the lower end of the coil spring and the step of the front shock absorber are placed at position A shown in the figure.

  • A: 3 mm {0.1 in} max.

Upper Spring Seat Installation Note

1. Install the upper spring seat so that the upper spring seat bolt and damper bottom bracket installation shaft are placed at position B shown in the figure.

  • B: 30°±3°

< Previous   Next >
 

Free to use workshop manual for your 2015+ Mk4 'ND' Mazda MX-5

COPYRIGHT NOTICE:
This fan site is not affiliated with Mazda, and is intended for personal, or commercial use only. The content of our web pages is for general information purposes only and is presented “as is”. We give no assurance or warranty regarding the accuracy of the contents. Readers should do their due diligence and seek the advice of an appropriately certified automotive technician before attempting any steps on this site. Original content provided by Mazda North America. The content of the manual is copyright under DMCA to: full.metal.resistor@gmail.com
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
We accept no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, or omissions found on these pages. Additionally, we hereby exclude liability for any demands, claims, damages or losses of any kind with regard to any content or information provided on our web-site, including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages, direct or indirect loss, compensatory damages, loss of profits, or otherwise. By using this manual you assume full liablity for any procedures carried out on your vehicle, and are responsible for the vehicle remaining road legal and safe.