Rear Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. 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.

When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (With auto leveling sensor) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 1: Identifying Auto Leveling Sensor Link Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Rear Stabilizer Control Link Lower Side Nut With Torque Specifications

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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