Mazda RX-8 2004 Service Highlights page 174

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OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02-00
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC . . . . 02-02
WHEEL AND TIRES . . . . . . . . . 02-12
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02–00 OUTLINE
SUSPENSION ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . 02–00–1
SUSPENSION FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . 02–00–1
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SUSPENSION ABBREVIATIONS
CAN Controller Area Network
CM Control Module
RF signal(s) Radio Frequency Signal(s)
OFF Switch Off
ON Switch On
PID Parameter Identification
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System
WDS Worldwide Diagnostic System
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SUSPENSION FEATURES
Improved rigidity and handling
stability
Improved handling performance and
riding comfort
Enlarged trunk compartment
Improved marketability
Environmental consideration
Tire condition maintenance
assistance
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SUSPENSION
• In-wheel-type double-wishbone front suspension adopted
• Front crossmember with integrated side members adopted
• Front suspension tower bar adopted
• Front upper arm of liquid-forged aluminum and front lower arm of forged aluminum
adopted
• Damper lever ratio of rear shock absorbers set at approx. 1.0
• Rear crossmember with a six-point rubber-mounting system adopted
• Zero-stopper-clearance bushings adopted
• Roll axis position optimized
• Gas-filled monotube shock absorbers with large-diameter pistons adopted for the
front and rear
• Layout of links and shock absorbers optimized
• Emergency puncture repair kit adopted (No spare tire)
• Rear coil springs placed below floor level
• Adhesive-type balance weights adopted
• Steel balance weights adopted to reduce the use of lead
• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) adopted
FRONT SUSPENSION . . . . . . . 02-13
REAR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . 02-14
SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . 02–00–2
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SECTION
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