Mazda 6 2002, Workshop Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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Caution
•
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the
following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place
where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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FRONT SUSPENSION
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1 Bolt (ABS wheel-speed sensor)
2 Bolt (brake hose bracket)
3 Nut (front stabilizer control link)
4 Bolt (front shock absorber lower side)
(See
R–10 Bolt (Front Shock Absorber Lower Side)
Removal Note )
5 Dynamic damper
6 Damper fork
(See
R–12 Damper Fork Installation Note )
7 Nut (front shock absorber upper side)
8 Front shock absorber and coil spring
(See
R–11 Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring
Installation Note )
9 Piston rod nut
(See
R–10 Piston Rod Nut Removal Note )
10 Mounting rubber
11 Bound stopper
12 Dust boot
13 Coil spring
(See
R–10 Coil Spring Installation Note )
14 Front shock absorber