Removal & Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Mazda MX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assembly. Remove brake hose "C" clip from lower strut mount. See Figure. Remove ABS speed sensor harness bracket from strut (if equipped). Remove lower strut mount bolts. Remove upper strut-to-body mount nuts. Remove strut assembly.
- Clamp strut securely in soft-jawed vise. Loosen upper strut shaft nut several turns, but DO NOT remove nut. Compress coil spring, then remove nut. Remove remaining components, noting order for reassembly reference.