Mounting Rubber Assembly Note; Front Shock Absorber Inspection; Front Shock Absorber Disposal - Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual

Mounting Rubber Assembly Note

1. Slide the mounting rubber identification mark
away from the notch of the spring seat and install.
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

1. Remove the front shock absorber. (See 02-13-3 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.) (See 02-13-4 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Inspect the rubber bushing for deterioration and wear.
4. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the operational force does not change
and that there is no unusual noise.
• If not as specified, replace the shock absorber.
(1) Compress the shock absorber piston and release it.
(2) Verify that the piston extends fully at a normal speed.
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL

Warning
• Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The gas in the shock absorber
is pressurized, and could spray metal chips into the eyes and face when drilling.
1. Clamp a shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2— 3 mm {0.08— 0.12 in} hole at a point
20— 30 mm {0.8— 1.2 in} from the bottom of the
tube, so that the gas can escape.
3. Turn the hole downwards.
4. The oil can be collected by moving the piston rod
several times up and down and cutting the tube at
the end.
5. Dispose of waste oil according to the waste
disposal law.
Note
• Shock absorber gas is nitrogen gas.
• Shock absorber oil is mineral oil.
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WM: FRONT LOWER ARM
02-13–6
FRONT SUSPENSION
45˚ ± 5˚
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BOTTOM BRACKET
FRONT
RH
LH
IDENTIFICATION
MARK
DRILLING LOCATION
45˚ ± 5˚
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20—30 mm
{0.8—1.2 in}
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