MAZDA 626 1987 Workshop Manual

1 3 FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING
AAS actuator
1. Disconnect the AAS actuator connector.
2. Remove the AAS actuator.
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Shock absorber clinch bolts and nuts
1. Remove the shock absorber clinch bolts and nuts.
2. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting nuts.
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Installation Note
Mounting block
Install the mounting block to the suspension tower
with the white mark facing the front-inside direction.
Tightening torque: 46—63 N-m
(4.7—6.4 m-kg, 34—46 ft-lb)
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Shock absorber clinch bolts and nuts
Install the clinch bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque: 93—117
N
m
(9.5—11.9 m-kg, 69—86 ft-lb)
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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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Disassembly Note
1. Loosen the piston rod upper nut several turns, bu
do not remove.
Caution
a) Do not remove the nut.
b) Use copper or aluminum plates in the jawj
of a vice.
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 upper nut.
5. Remove the coil spring.
Inspection Note
Check the following and repair or replace any fault}
parts.
1. Oil leakage or abnormal noise from shock ab
sorbers
2. Deterioration or damage of mounting block anc
bearing
3. Wear or damage of bound stopper
4. Smooth rotation of control rod (AAS)
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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
FRONT LOWER ARM
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 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.
16—23 N m (1.6—2.3 m-kg, 12—17 ft-lb)
(9—12 m-kg, 65—87 ft-lb)
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1. Lug nut 6. Retainer and bushing 10. Nut
2. Wheel and tire 7. Retainer, bushing and 11. Bolt
3. Bolt and nut spacer 12. Front lower arm
4. Nuts 8. Nut 13. Front bushing
5. Bolt 9. Bolt 14. Rear bushing
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FRONT LOWER ARM 1 3
Removal Note
1. Remove the stabilizer bar control link.
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2. Remove the lower arm ball joint.
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3. Remove the lower arm spindle from the lower arm.
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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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Installation Note
Stabilizer control link
Tighten the link nut so that there is 20.1 mm (0.79
in) of thread (A) exposed.
Lower arm
1. Install the lower arm spindle to the lower arm, and
loosely tighten the nut.
2. Install the lower arm ball joint to the knuckle arm.
Tightening torque: 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.
3. Lower the vehicle from the jack. Torque the lower
arm spindle nut which was loosely tightened in step
(1)-
Tightening torque:
Front and rear lower arm spindle nut
93—127 N-m (9.5—12.9 m-kg, 69—93 ft-lb)
Caution
Lower the vehicle and check the torque with
the vehicle unloaded.
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FRONT STABILIZER (4WS) 1 3
FRONT STABILIZER (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, referring to the removal note for specially marked parts.
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 page 13—26.
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1. Nut, retainer, and bushing
2. Bolt, retainer, and bushing
3. Bushing, retainer, and
spacer
4. Nut, retainer, and bushing
6. Bushing, retainer, and
spacer
7. Bolt and nut
8. Bolt and nut
9. Bolt
5. Bolt, retainer, and bushing 10. Bolt
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11. Bolt
12. Bolt
13. Bushing and bracket
14. Nut
15. Bolt
16. Bushing and bracket
17. Stabilizer
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