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Mazda 323 (1985 release)

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			Front suspension - general information
			Removing and installing strut
			Dismantling of an amortization rack / removal and shock-absorber installation / a screw spring
			Checking the shock absorber
			Removing and installing control arm / replacement of a rubber support
			Check / replacement of the support arm / knuckle
			Removing and installing drive shaft
			Removal and installation of an intermediate shaft
			Check / disassembly of the drive shaft / replacement cuffs
			Bearing front hub
			Rear suspension
			Removing and installing the rear spring strut
			Dismantling of a back amortization rack / removal and shock-absorber installation / a screw spring
			Wishbone / trailing arm / stabilizer
			Check the bearing hub
			Removal and installation of the bearing hub
			Adjusting backlash Bearing Kit
			Removing and installing the hub
			Steering
			Removing and installing steering wheel
			Removal and installation of tie rod
			Removing and installing steering gear rubber sleeve
			Servo pump
			Wheel alignment
			The values for the test MAZDA 323
		Brakes
		Wheels and tires, a body, car coloring, care of the car
		Electrical system
		Heater, illumination system, devices
		Controls and operation receptions
		Electrical diagrams

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Dismantling of an amortization rack / removal and shock-absorber installation / a screw spring

Withdrawal

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Remove spring strut.
Remove the cap from the damper rod.
The coil spring is compressed. To release the shock absorber spring must be compressed even more to relieve cup spring. To compress a spring suitable despreader.

Nut shock absorber can attenuate only when compressed spring.

Clamp suspension strut in a vise and loosen the nut one turn with the help of the head end or severely bent ring spanner, do not unscrew.

Compress spring standard despreader. In workshops MAZDA used for this special device. Compress the spring by approximately 10 mm.

Paste constrictor in the spring so that it is securely wrapped spring coils, and could not get off. Compress the spring in three positions evenly spaced around the circumference. Helical spring subjected to a large compression ratio, so you should only use a reliable tool. In no case do not bind the spring wire. Risk of accident.

Unscrew the nut and remove the elements one by one strut.

If you want to replace the spring, it should slowly weaken. If, however, should only be replaced by the shock absorber, coil spring remains in the compressed state. Check damper see chap. Dismantling of a back amortization rack / removal and installation of strut / coil spring.

Setting

Strut car with No. 10/89


1 - shock 2 - Coil Spring 3 - pneumatic buffer 4 - the rubber gasket 5 - the top cup spring	6 - thrust bearing 7 - mounting plate 8 - a nut of the piston rod 9 - Cover

Grease (Lithium universal grease)

The depreciated rack up 9/89 MY. cm.

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Install the lower cup (up to 9/89 of vol.) And the compression spring. Ensure that the spring came in lower and upper stops cups.
To put on the piston rod pneumatic buffer.
Apply the top rubber ring and spring cup.
With 10/89 MY .: Apply thrust bearing.
Attach the upper mounting plate so that the label faces the center of the car. See Section Removal and installation of an amortization rack.
Tighten the mounting plate in a vise, while placing a protective pad. Tighten the nut on the new self-cars to 9/89 MY. with a force of 70 Nm, with 10/89 Vol. with a force of 100 Nm.
To put on the cap nut of the shock absorber.
Slowly loosen the spring.
Install the spring strut.

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