Mazda CX 7. Manual - part 166

REAR SUSPENSION 

02-14–5

02-14

Nut Removal Note

1. Support the rear axle with the jack.

2. Remove the service hole cover on the trunk side 

trim.

3. Remove the nuts.

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

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1. Inspect the rear shock absorber in the same way as the front shock absorber. (See 02-14-5 REAR SHOCK 

ABSORBER INSPECTION.)

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL

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1. Dispose the rear shock absorber in the same way as the front shock absorber. (See 02-14-5 REAR SHOCK 

ABSORBER DISPOSAL.)

End Of Sie

WM: REAR COIL SPRING

JACK

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SERVICE HOLE 
COVER

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REAR SUSPENSION 

02-14–6

REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the middle pipe. (See 01-15-2 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
2. Remove the rear stabilizer. (See 02-14-11 REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See 02-11-4 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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Bolt (Rear Lower Arm Outer Side) Removal Note

1. Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded 

condition with a jack.

2. Loosen the inner and outer bolts of the lateral link.
3. Loosen the outer bolt of the upper arm.

C

C

B

A

B

A

2

1

3

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4, 55.7—75.2}

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

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1

Bolt (rear lower arm outer side)
 (See 02-14-6 Bolt (Rear Lower Arm Outer Side) 
Removal Note)

2

Rear coil spring
 (See 02-14-7 Rear Coil Spring Installation Note)

3

Upper spring seat rubber

JACK

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REAR SUSPENSION 

02-14–7

02-14

4. Support the lower arm with a jack.
5. Loosen the inner bolt of the lower arm.
6. Remove the outer bolt of the lower arm.
7. Jack down slowly and remove the coil spring.

Warning

• Removing the coil spring is dangerous. 

The coil spring could fly off, the cause 
serious injury or death.

Rear Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Position the jack under the lower arm and jack up slowly.

Warning

• Installing the coil spring is dangerous. The coil spring could fly off, and cause serious injury or 

death.

2. Install the lower arm (outer side) bolt.
3. Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded condition with a jack.
4. Tighten the outer bolt of the upper arm.

Tightening torque

• 75.5— 102 N·m {10.0— 12.2 kgf·m, 72.3— 75.2 ft·lbf}

5. Tighten the inner and outer bolts of the lateral link.

Tightening torque

• 75.5— 102 N·m {10.0— 12.2 kgf·m, 72.3— 75.2 ft·lbf}

End Of Sie

WM: REAR LOWER ARM

JACK

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REAR SUSPENSION 

02-14–8

REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the middle pipe. (See 01-15-2 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
2. Remove the rear stabilizer. (See 02-14-11 REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See 02-11-4 REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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WM: REAR LATERAL LINKS

REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded 

condition with a jack.

Note

• Jacking up the rear suspension to the no-

occupant position will lighten the force on the 
bushing and make it easier to perform the 
procedure.

A

A

B

B

3

1

2

4

80—100
{8.16—10.1, 60.0—73.7}

75.5—102
{7.70—10.4,
55.7—75.2}

N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}

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1

Rear coil spring component
 (See 02-14-6 REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)

2

Bolt (rear lower arm inner side)

3

Rear lower arm

4

Bound stopper

JACK

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