Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1584

7 Rear shock absorber and coil spring
8 Piston rod nut
9 Retainer
10 Bushing
11 Upper spring seat
12 Spring seat rubber
13 Bushing
14 Spacer
15 Bound stopper and stopper casing
16 Bound stopper
17 Collar
18 Stopper casing
19 Coil spring
20 Rear shock absorber
Caliper Removal Note
1. Remove the caliper, and hang the cable out of the way.
Rear Shock Absorber Bracket Removal Note
1. Remove the trunk end trim.
2. Remove the trunk side trim.
3. Remove the rear shock absorber bracket.
Piston Rod Nut Removal Note
WARNING:
Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and spring in the SSTs. Otherwise, the
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shock absorber and spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or
damage to the vehicle.
1. Set the SSTs using cloth to prevent the spring from being damaged.
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