How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.6 (BK14) Mazda 3 BK
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.0 MZR-CD (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 MPS Turbo (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 DiSi Turbo MPS (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 MZR Sport (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 2.3 MZR (BK3P), MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.3 (BK14), MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.6 DI Turbo, MAZDA 3 (BK) 1.6 (BK14) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – MAZDA 3 (BK). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 17
Combination spanner #19
HEX bit no.H6.
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Flat Screwdriver
Rubber mallet
Flat chisel
Hammer
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – MAZDA 3 (BK). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MAZDA 3 (BK) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MAZDA 3 (BK)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
    Remove the ABS wiring harness bracket.
    Step 9
    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    Step 10
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    Remove the fastener attaching the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 11
    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
    Step 12
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    Clean the lower fastener connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 13
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 14
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 15
    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
    Step 16
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a rubber mallet.
  11. Step 17
    Lower the car.
    Step 18
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 19
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 20
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 21
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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut (3 pieces). Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MAZDA 3 (BK)
  12. Step 22
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  13. Step 23
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – MAZDA 3 (BK). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  14. Step 24
    Compress the spring.
    Step 25
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 26
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 27
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    Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: strut mount – MAZDA 3 (BK). AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  17. Step 28
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    Install a new top shock strut mount.
  18. Step 29
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – MAZDA 3 (BK). Tip:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  19. Step 30
    Decompress the spring.
    Step 31
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  20. Step 32
    Remove the assembled shock strut.
    Step 33
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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