2006 Mazda5 Service Repair Manual

2007 Mazda 5 Sport 2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Mazda5

2007 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - Mazda5

FRONT SUSPENSION LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Identifying Front Suspension Components Location Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION CAUTION:

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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate

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place where it 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.

3. Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

Fig. 2: Front Shock Absorber/Coil Spring & Torque Specification Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. LOWER ARM BALL JOINT REMOVAL NOTE 1. Loosen the installation bolt on the inner side of the front lower arm.

2. Separate the lower arm ball joint.

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Fig. 3: Lower Arm Ball Joint Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL NOTE 1. Loosen the front lower arm inner bolt.

2. Separate the shock absorber from the wheel hub, steering knuckle component by tapping the upper part of the steering knuckle with a hammer.

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Fig. 4: Separating Shock Absorber From Wheel Hub Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE 1. Install the shock absorber and coil spring so that the positioning projection on the mounting rubber is aligned with the positioning hole on the body.

2. Align the knuckle notch with projection A on the lower side of the shock absorber.

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Fig. 5: Identifying Projection On Mounting Rubber Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 3. Raise the front lower arm using a jack and install the shock absorber and coil spring.

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Fig. 6: Aligning Knuckle Notch With Projection A On Lower Side Of Shock Absorber Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. STIFFENER INSTALLATION NOTE 1. Install the stiffener so that the mark (RH or LH) faces upward.

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Fig. 7: Identifying Stiffener Installation Position Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY WARNING:

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Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and coil spring in the SSTs. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to vehicle parts.

1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

3. Assemble in the reverse order of removal.

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Fig. 8: Front Shock Absorber/Coil Spring & Torque Specification Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. PISTON ROD NUT REMOVAL NOTE WARNING:

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Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and coil spring in the SSTs. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to vehicle parts.

1. Install the shock absorber and coil spring to the SSTs using a piece of cloth in order to prevent the coil spring from being scratched.

2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs and remove the piston rod nut.

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Fig. 9: Removing Piston Rod Nut Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE 1. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs. 2. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.

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