Mazda 626 1981 - 13-10

Fig.
13-35
Fig.
13-36
Fig.
13-3
7
•
13
Note:
Carefully and
slowly,
lower
the
jack
to
relieve
the
spring pressure
on
the
lower
arm, then remove the
spring and rubber seat.
9. Rear coil spring
13-
E- 2.
lnsprcting Rear Spring
1. Check the coil spring for signs
of
fatigue, crack
or
any damage.
If
any
of
these conditions exists,
replace the coil spring.
2.
Check the rubber bushes for weakness, wear or
damage.
If
necessary, replace with new ones.
13-E-3.
Installing
Rear Spring
Install the rear spring in
the
reverse order
of
removing.
Note:
a)
Install
the
coil spring so
that
the
open
end
of
the
spring
is
face
to
the
rear axle housing.
b)
When
installing
the
upper
link,
lower arm rear shock
absorber
lower
end and
lateral
rod, tighten
the
bolts and nuts temporarily, and after lowering
the
vehicle, finally tighten
the
bolts
and nuts
to
the
specified torque.
Tightening
torque:
Upper
link and
lower
arm
to
axle housing
7.7 -
10.5
m·kg
(56
-
76
ft-lb)
Lateral rod
to
axle
housing
1.1
-
10.s
m-kg (56
-
76
ft·lb)
c) Install
the
front
end
of
the
stabilizer bar
to
the
control rod. Refer
to
Par.
13-
1-3.
13:
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