1987 MAZDA 626 boot

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING 1 3
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. Disassemble in the sequence shown in the figure, 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. Actuator bracket
3. Mounting block
4. Bearing
5. Spring upper seat
6. Spring seat
7. Dust boot
8. Bound stopper
9. Coil spring
10. Shock absorber
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING 1 3
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 to the
shock absorber.
4. Install the compressed coil spring (compressed
with SST).
5. Install the rubber seat, spring upper seat, bearing
and mounting block.
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6. Remove the SST.
7. Secure the mounting block in a vise.
Caution
Use copper or aluminum plates in the jaws of
a vice.
8. Tighten the piston rod upper nut.
Tightening torque:
64—84 Nm (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 FRONT LOWER ARM
Inspection Note
Check the following and repair or replace any faulty
parts.
1. Lower arm for damage or cracks
2. Preload of ball joint
3. Bushings for deterioration or wear
4. Dust boot for damage
Note
If it is necessary to replace the ball joint, re-
place the lower arm assembly.
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Ball joint preload
Attach the SST to the ball stud, and measure the
preload with a pull scale.
Caution
Measure the preload after shaking ball joint
the stud 3 or 4 times.
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Lower arm bushing (Front)
Removal
1. Cut away the projecting rubber of the lower arm
bushing.
2. Set the SST on the lower arm and remove the
bushing.
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Installation
Apply soapy water to the new bushing, then pull it
into the lower arm with the SST.
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Lower arm bushing (Rear)
Removal
Set the SST on the lower arm and remove the
bushing.
Installation
Install the new bushing, and then pull it into the low-
er arm with the SST.
Ball joint dust boot
Removal
Remove the dust boot with a chisel.
Caution Do not damage the ball joint.
Installation
1. Liberally coat the inside of the new dust boot with
grease.
2. Install the dust boot onto the ball joint with the SST.
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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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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 STABILIZER AND CONTROL LINK (4WS)
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Removal Note
1. Remove the rear steering cover bolts.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar control link.
Inspection Note
Check the following and repair or replace any faulty
parts.
1. Worn or deteriorated rubber bushing
2. Bent, deteriorated, or damaged stabilizer
3. Damaged control link
4. Damaged control link dust boot
5. Worn or deteriorated bushing
Note
If it is necessary to replace the ball joint, re-
place the control link assembly.
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