Cap Installation Note; Front Shock Absorber And Spring Disassembly/Assembly - Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual

Cap Installation Note

Caution
• If the pad in the strut mount area is removed, clean the attachment surface and install the cap. If
the cap is not installed, the front shock absorber may corrode due to water penetration and cause
a malfunction.
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See 02-13-3 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Warning
• Removing/installing the piston rod nut is dangerous. The shock absorber and spring could fly off
under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death. Secure the shock absorber in the
SSTs before removing the piston rod nut.
2. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassemble.
SST
.
1 Piston rod nut
(See 02-13-5 Piston Rod Nut Disassembly Note)
2 Washer
3 Mounting rubber
(See 02-13-6 Mounting Rubber Assembly Note)
4 Bearing
5 Upper spring seat
(See 02-13-5 Upper Spring Seat Assembly Note)
02-13–4
2007 Mazda CX-7 Workshop Manual (1871–1U–06B)
FRONT SUSPENSION
9
10
11
R SST
1
89.2—127.4
{9.10—12.99,
65.8—93.9}
2
3
4
5
6
7
RUBBER
8
GREASE
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
6 Upper spring seat rubber
7 Dust boot
8 Bound stopper
9 Coil spring
(See 02-13-5 Coil Spring Assembly Note)
10 Lower spring seat
11 Front shock absorber
Revised 9/2006 (Ref. No. R115/06)
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