Mazda RX-8 2004 - SUSPENSION; 02-00 OUTLINE; SUSPENSION FEATURES

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SUSPENSION
SECTION
02–00
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OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-00
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC . . . . 02-02
WHEEL AND TIRES . . . . . . . . . 02-12
FRONT SUSPENSION . . . . . . . 02-13
REAR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . 02-14
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02–00 OUTLINE
SUSPENSION ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . 02–00–1
SUSPENSION FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . 02–00–1
SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . 02–00–2
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SUSPENSION ABBREVIATIONS
CHU020001013S01
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SUSPENSION FEATURES
CHU020001013S02
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CAN Controller Area Network
CM Control Module
RF signal(s) Radio Frequency Signal(s)
OFF Switch Off
ON Switch On
PID Parameter Identification
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System
WDS Worldwide Diagnostic System
Improved rigidity and handling
stability
• In-wheel-type double-wishbone front suspension adopted
• Front crossmember with integrated side members adopted
• Front suspension tower bar adopted
• Front upper arm of liquid-forged aluminum and front lower arm of forged aluminum
adopted
• Damper lever ratio of rear shock absorbers set at approx. 1.0
Improved handling performance and
riding comfort
• Rear crossmember with a six-point rubber-mounting system adopted
• Zero-stopper-clearance bushings adopted
• Roll axis position optimized
• Gas-filled monotube shock absorbers with large-diameter pistons adopted for the
front and rear
• Layout of links and shock absorbers optimized
Enlarged trunk compartment
• Emergency puncture repair kit adopted (No spare tire)
• Rear coil springs placed below floor level
Improved marketability • Adhesive-type balance weights adopted
Environmental consideration • Steel balance weights adopted to reduce the use of lead
Tire condition maintenance
assistance
• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) adopted