Fig. 3: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber & Coil Spring Components (With Torque Specifications)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
PISTON ROD NUT REMOVAL NOTE
1. Set the
SSTs
using cloth to prevent the spring from being damaged.
2. Using the
SSTs,
compress the coil spring 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 the vehicle.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata
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