Removal, check and installation of the front shock absorbers and springs. Mazda 3 (2003 release)

Removal, check and installation of the front shock absorbers and springs

Fig. 4.11. The components of the front shock absorber: 1 - harness connector at the wheel speed sensor anti-lock brakes; 2 - a brake hose; 3 - top nut stabilizer; 4 - tie rod end; 5 - the lower bolt of the shock absorber; 6 - the upper shock absorber nut; 7 - a stiffening element; 8 - shock absorber and coil spring; 9 - a nut of the piston rod; 10 - Rubber Bearing; 11 - the bearing; 12 - a protective cover; 13 - Buffer compression stroke; 14 - coil spring; 15 - Front shock