Suspension: Service and Repair

GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION)

Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation

1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque.






Tightening torque
- 107.8-147.0 Nm {11.0-14.9 kgf-m, 79.6-108.4 ft-lbf}

Suspension Links Removal/Installation

1. For the joint sections with rubber bushings, raise the vehicle using a lift, and then temporarily tighten the installation bolts and nuts. Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten them completely with the specified torque.

Steering Links Removal/Installation

1. If any steering fluid line has been disconnected, perform the following after installation of the power steering components.

- Power steering fluid amount inspection
- Power steering fluid leakage inspection
- Air bleeding

Power steering fluid
- Mazda Genuine ATF-MIII, M-V or Dexron(R)II

Connector Disconnection

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before performing any work that requires handling of connectors. Removal and Replacement