Fig. 3: Identifying Front Shock Absorber & Coil Spring Components (With Torque Specifications)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
PISTON ROD NUT REMOVAL NOTE
1. Protect the coil spring from scratches using a piece of cloth and install the
SSTs
.
2. Compress the coil spring using the
SSTs
and remove the piston rod nut.
WARNING:
Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and
spring in the SSTs. Otherwise, the shock absorber and spring could
fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or
death, or damage to vehicle parts.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata
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