Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 103

 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 103

 

 

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.  

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

4. Inspect the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .) 

Fig. 2: Identifying Front Shock Absorber & Coil Spring Components (With Torque Specifications)
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL 

SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Remove in the order indicated in Fig. 3 .  

3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 

WARNING:

Removing/installing the shock absorber and coil spring is 
dangerous. The shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and 
cause serious injury or death, and damage the vehicle.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 3: Identifying Front Shock Absorber & Coil Spring Components (With Torque Specifications)
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PISTON ROD NUT REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Protect the coil spring from scratches using a piece of cloth and install the SSTs .  

2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs and remove the piston rod nut. 

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 vehicle parts.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 4: Compressing Coil Spring Using SST's & Removing Piston Rod Nut 
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COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Protect the coil spring from scratches using a piece of cloth and install the SSTs .  

2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs .  

3. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring 

seat. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 5: Compressing Coil Spring Using SSTs 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

UPPER SPRING SEAT INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Align the mark on the upper spring seat with the dust boot projection. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 SUSPENSION Front Suspension - MX-5 Miata

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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