Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 1854

Fig. 4: Removing Piston Rod Nut
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COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Set the coil spring to the SSTs using cloth.
2. Using the SSTs, compress the coil spring.
3. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring
seat.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - MX-5 Miata