Mazda MX-6 1998, Руководство по ремонту

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FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring
Installation Note
• Face the mounting block direction indicator toward
the rear outboard position, and install the shock
absorber.
DIRECTION INDICATOR
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Remove the front shock absorber from the
vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Inspect the rubber bushing for deterioration and
wear.
4. Compress and extend the shock piston at least
three times. Verify that the operational force does
not change and that there is no unusual noise.
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(1) Compress the shock absorber piston and
release it.
(2) Verify that the piston extends fully at a normal
speed.
5. Replace the shock absorber as necessary.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
Warning
•
The gas in the shock absorber is
pressurized, and could spray metal chips
into the eyes and face when drilling.
Whenever drilling into a shock absorber,
wear protective eye wear.
1. Clamp a shock absorber flat or with the piston
downwards.
2. Drill a 2— 3 mm {0.08— 0.11 in} hole at a point of
20— 30 mm {0.8— 1.1 in} from the bottom of the
tube, so that the gas can escape.
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3. Turn the hole downwards.
4. The oil can be collected by moving the piston rod
several times up and down and cutting the tube at
the end.
5. Dispose of waste oil according to the waste
disposal law.
Note
• Shock absorber gas is nitrogen gas.
• Shock absorber oil is mineral oil.
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