Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off when removing/installing the coil spring. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.

Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Removing Auto Leveling Sensor Link
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note .)
When replacing the rear coil spring, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
When the auto leveling sensor link is disconnected, perform the headlight auto leveling system initial setting. (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION .)

Fig 2: Rear Coil Spring Components

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut
2	Rear lower arm outer bolt (See Rear Coil Spring Removal Note .)
3	Upper spring seat rubber
4	Rear coil spring (See Rear Coil Spring Installation Note .)
5	Lower spring seat rubber