Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal/Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda CX-30. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front shock absorber and steering knuckle component. (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
- Secure the front shock absorber and steering knuckle component in a vise.
- Remove the bolt and the nut shown in the illustration.
- Install the SST to the connection area of the front shock absorber and coil spring and the steering knuckle.
- Rotate the SST90° and disconnect the front shock absorber and coil spring from the steering knuckle.
- Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring and the steering knuckle.