1987 MAZDA 626 Workshop Manual

1 3 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure the referring to the disassembly note for specially
marked parts.
2. Inspect all components and parts, referring to inspection note.
3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to the assembly note for specially marked
parts.
4. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque, referring to the figure.
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1. Nut
2. Seat
3. Mounting block
4. Spring seat 7. Coil spring
5. Dust boot 8. Shock absorber
6. Bound stopper
Disassembly Note
1. Loosen the piston rod upper nut several turns, but
do not remove.
Caution
a) Do not remove the nut.
b) Use copper or aluminum plates in the jaws
of the vise.
2. Set the SST in a vise.
3. Secure the shock absorber in the SST.
4. Compress the coil spring with the SST, then re-
move the nut.
5. Remove the coil spring. 86U13X-061
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Inspection Note
Check the following and repair or replace any faulty
parts.
1. Oil leakage or noise from shock absorbers
2. Deterioration or damage of mounting block
3. Wear or damage of bound stopper
4. Rotation of the control rod (AAS).
Assembly Note
1. Set the SST in a vise
2. Secure the shock absorber in the SST.
3. Install the bound stopper and dust boot onto the
shock absorber.
4. Install the compressed coil spring (compressed
with SST).
5. Install the spring seat and mounting block.
6. Remove the SST.
7. Secure the mounting blocks in the vise.
Caution
Use copper or aluminum plate in the jaws of
a vice.
8. Tighten the piston rod upper nut.
Tightening torque:
64—84 N-m (6.5—8.2 m-kg, 47—59 ft-lb)
Caution
Check that the spring is well seated in the up-
per seats.
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1 3 LATERAL
LINK
AND
TRAILING LINK

LATERAL LINK AND TRAILING LINK
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure, referring to the removal note for specially marked parts.
3. Inspect all components and parts, referring to inspection the note.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to the installation note for specially marked parts.
5. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque, referring to the figure.
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1. Nut
2. Bushing and retainer
3. Retainer, bushing, and bolt
4. Retainer, bushing, and
spacer
5. Bolt and nut
6. Bolt and nut
7. Lateral link
8. Bolt
9. Bolt
10. Bolts
11. Trailing link
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LATERAL
LINK AND TRAILING 1
3
Removal Note
Lateral links
1. Loosen the crossmember mounting bolts and al-
low it to drop down for clearance.
2. Remove the lateral links.
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Inspection Note
Check the following and repair or replace any faulty
parts.
1. Deformed or cracked lateral link and trailing link
2. Damaged or worn bushings
Note
If it is necessary to replace the bushing, re-
place the lateral link or trailing link assembly.
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Installation Note
Lateral links
Loosely tighten the mounting bolts of each link, and
lower the vehicle from the safety stands. Adjust the
toe-in, and then tighten the bolts with the vehicle un-
loaded.
Tightening torque: 86—117 N-m
(8.8—11.9 m-kg, 64—86 ft-lb)
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Body side Knuckle spindle side
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Trailing link
1. Loosely tighten the mounting bolt and nut.
2. Lower the vehicle from the safety stands.
3. Tighten the bolt and nut with the vehicle unloaded.
Tightening torque:
Body side 63—93 N-m
(6.4—9.5 m-kg, 46—69 ft-lb)
Knuckle spindle side 86—117 N-m
(8.8—11.9 m-kg, 64—86 ft-lb)
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1 3 REAR LOWER ARM AND TRAILING LINK (4WS)
REAR LOWER ARM AND TRAILING LINK (4WS)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure.
3. Inspect all components and parts, referring to the inspection note.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to the installation note for specially marked parts.
5. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque, referring to the figure.
93—117 N-m (9.5—11.9 m-kg, 69—86 ft-lb)
43—54 N m (4.4—5,5 m-kg, 32-40 ft-tb)
63—93 N-m (6.4-9.5 m-kg, 46—69 ft-lb) B9-1D3 N-m (9.1—10.5 m-kg, 66—76 ft-lb)
1. Bolt and nut
2. Cotter pin and nut
3. Retainer
4. Bushing
5. Bolt
6. Bolt and nut
7. Bolt and nut
8. Lower arm
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9. Trailing link, retainer, and
bushing
10. Bushing
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REAR LOWER ARM AND TRAILING LINK (4WS) 1 3
Inspection Note
Check the following and repair or replace any faulty
parts.
1. Deformation or cracks in lower arm and trailing link
2. Deformation or wear of bushing
3. Rotation torque of ball joint
Note
If it is necessary to replace the ball joint,
replace the lower arm assembly.
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Measurement of ball joint rotation torque
Connect the SST to the ball stud, then measure by
using a pull scale.
Rotation torque: 1.8—3.1 N-m
(18—31 cm-kg, 15.6—26.9 in-lb)
pull scale reading: 18—30 N
(1.8—3.1 kg, 3.9—6.8 lb)
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Dust boot
Removal
Use a chisel to remove the dust boot.
Caution Do not damage the ball joint.
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Installation
Apply lithium grease to the inside of the new dust
boot, then install it with the SST.
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1 3 REAR LOWER ARM AND TRAILING LINK (4WS)
Lower arm bushing
Removal
Use the SST as shown in the figure, and remove the
bushing.
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Installation
Apply soapy water to the bushing and press it into
the lower arm with the SST.
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Crossmember side Knuckle arm side
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Lower arm side Body side
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Installation Note
Lower arm
Tighten the lower arm to the crossmember and knuck-
le arm.
Tightening torque:
Crossmember side 93—117 N-m
(9.5—11.9 m-kg, 69—86 ft-lb)
Knuckle arm side 43—54 N-m
(4.4—5.5 m-kg, 32—40 ft-lb)
Caution
Lower the vehicle and check the torque with
the vehicle unloaded.
Trailing link
Tighten the trailing link to the body and lower arm.
Tightening torque:
Body side 63—93 N-m
(6.4—9.5 m-kg, 46—69 ft-lb)
Lower arm side 89—103 N-m
(9.1—10.5 m-kg, 66—76 ft-lb)
Caution
a) Lower the vehicle and check the torque with
the vehicle unloaded.
b) If the cotter pin was removed, replace it with
a new one.

REAR STABILIZER 13
REAR STABILIZER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure.
3. Inspect all components and parts, referring to the inspection note.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to the installation note for specially marked parts.
5. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque, referring to the figure.
1. Nuts 4. Retainer, bushing, and 6. Bushing and bracket
2. Bushing and retainer spacer 7. Stabilizer
3. Retainer, bushing, and bolt 5. Bolt
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