How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.6 MZR (BL12) MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL)
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How to change front suspension strut on MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL) 1.6 MZR CD (BL12), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL) 2.2 MZR CD (BL10), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL) 2.2 MZR CD (BL10), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL) 2.0 MZR DISI (BL12), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL) 2.0 MZR (BL12), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL) 1.6 MZR (BL12), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL) 1.6 MZR CD (BL14) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL). Tools you 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
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: suspension strut – MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL) – 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:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL)
  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
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a rubber mallet.
  11. Step 16
    Lower the car.
    Step 17
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 18
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 19
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 20
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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 Saloon (BL)
  12. Step 21
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  13. Step 22
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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 23
    Compress the spring.
    Step 24
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 25
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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 26
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, dust boot, and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  17. Step 27
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    Release the coil spring.
  18. Step 28
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    Remove the spring.
  19. Step 29
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  20. Step 30
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  21. Step 31
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  22. Step 32
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    Compress the spring.
  23. Step 33
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    Install the mount, dust boot, and bump stop on a new shock absorber.
  24. Step 34
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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: suspension strut – MAZDA 3 Saloon (BL). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  25. Step 35
    Decompress the spring.
    Step 36
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
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