Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 397

2008 SUSPENSION

Front Suspension - Mazda CX-9 

FRONT SUSPENSION LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Front Suspension Components 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

CAUTION:

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Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS 
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the 
harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following 
procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it 
to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by 

 

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1. When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the wiper arm (LH). (See WINDSHIELD WIPER 

MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. When working on the left side of the vehicle, partially peel back the cowl grille (LH).  

3. When working on the right side of the vehicle, partially peel back the cowl grille (RH).  

4. Remove the front fender molding. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.  

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.  

7. Inspect for front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .) 

Fig. 2: Identifying ABS-Wheel-Speed Sensor, Brake Hose Clip, Cap, Nut & Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL NOTE 

1. Make a mark on the body aligning the identification mark on the mounting rubber before removing the 

front shock absorber and coil spring. 

mistake while servicing the vehicle.  

 

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Fig. 3: Identifying Identification Mark On Mounting Rubber 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING INSTALLATION NOTE 

1. Align the identification mark on the mounting rubber with the mark on the body. 

Fig. 4: Aligning Identification Mark On Mounting Rubber With Mark On Body 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

2. Install the front shock absorber installation bolts from the following directions. 

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LH: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear  

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RH: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front 

Fig. 5: Locating Front Shock Absorber Installation Bolts

 

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Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.  

3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassemble. 

Fig. 6: View Of Front Shock Absorber Components & Torque Specifications 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

PISTON ROD NUT DISASSEMBLY NOTE 

WARNING:

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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.  

 

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