How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.6 (BK12) Mazda 3 Saloon
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 2.0 (BKEP), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 1.6 DI Turbo (BK12Y), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 2.0 MZR-CD (BK12), MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK) 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorbers on MAZDA 3 BK TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Mazda 3 BK. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Mazda 3 BK. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Mazda 3 BK. Use the following procedure:
  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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. 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
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mazda 3 BK. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  9. Step 11
    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
    Step 12
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mazda 3 BK. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 14
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use an adjustable wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, dust boot, and bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mazda 3 BK. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  14. Step 17
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    Install the mount, dust boot, and bump stop on a new shock absorber.
  15. Step 18
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    Tighten the shock absorber mount fasteners. Use a combination spanner #13. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
  16. Step 19
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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