Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel and tire.
NOTE: After removing the wheel, finger-tighten one lug nut to retain the drum if the drum retainers have been removed.
Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder. Remove the brake line bracket bolt. See Fig 1 .
NOTE: For vehicles with ABS, remove the ABS sensor bolt and bracket bolts. Then position the ABS sensor aside. See Fig 2 .
Support the rear wheel knuckle.
Remove the upper control arm bolt. Loosen the lower control arm bolt. See Fig 3 .
Remove the lower shock nut and position aside. See Fig 4 .
NOTE: Note the position of the spring insulator and spring for installation.
Remove the spring. Lower the support to the wheel knuckle. See Fig 5 .
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Bleed the brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM in DISC & DRUM article in BRAKES.

Fig 1: Removing Brake Line Bracket Bolt

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Fig 2: Removing ABS Sensor Bracket Bolts

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Fig 3: Removing Upper Arm Bolt

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Fig 4: Removing Lower Shock Nut

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Fig 5: Removing Coil Spring

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