Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 1429

(See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING
6 Bushing
7 Spacer
8 Bound stopper and stopper casing
9 Bound stopper
10Collar
(See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING
11Stopper casing
12Coil spring
(See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING
13Rear shock absorber
Piston Rod Nut Removal Note
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.
1. Install the coil spring to the SST using the following procedure.
NOTE:
Install the SST using a piece of clean rag to prevent the coil spring from being
scratched.
a. Set the SST attachments (tabs) to the positions shown in the figure.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)