All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for 3 (BK) and other MAZDA models

MAZDA 3 (BK)

MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK)

MAZDA 3 (BK)

MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK)

MAZDA 3 (BK)

MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK)

MAZDA 3 (BK)

MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK)

MAZDA 3 (BK)

MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK)

MAZDA 3 (BK)

MAZDA 3 Saloon (BK)

AUTODOC recommends

Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Tighten the parking brake lever.

Step 2

Place wedge blocks under the rear wheels.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Remove the front wheels.
Step 6

Unscrew the stabilizer link upper fastening.
Step 7.1

Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut.

Step 7.2
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut.
Step 9

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 10

Open the hood
Step 11.1

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut.

Step 11.2

Step 11.3
Step 12

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 13

Install the shock strut on a special fixture for further removal of the spring

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.

Step 14

Compress the spring.

Step 15

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
Step 16

Remove the top strut mount.

AutoDoc recommends:

Examine the strut bearing. Replace it if necessary.
Step 17

Install a new strut mount
Step 18

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount
Step 19

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it
Step 20.1

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening.

Step 20.2

Step 20.3
Step 21

Close the hood
Step 22

Prop up the steering knuckle.
Step 23

Tighten the lower fastening of the shock absorber.
Step 24

Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 25

Tighten the stabilizer link upper fastening.
Step 26

Install the wheel.
Step 27

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.

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