Mazda Protege 5. Manual — part 189

REAR SUSPENSION

02–14–1

02–14

02–14

REAR SUSPENSION

REAR SUSPENSION

LOCATION INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02–14–1

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND

SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION . . 02–14–2

Coil Spring Installation Note. . . . . . . . . 02–14–3

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02–14–3

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

DISPOSAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02–14–3

REAR STABILIZER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . 02–14–4

Stabilizer Bushing and Bracket

Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02–14–4

STABILIZER CONTROL LINK (REAR)

INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02–14–4

LATERAL LINK AND TRAILING LINK

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . 02–14–5

Nut, Cam Plate and Adjusting Cam

Bolt Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02–14–5

Front Lateral Link Removal Note . . . . . 02–14–6
Nut, Cam Plate, and Adjusting Cam

Bolt Installation Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02–14–6

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REAR SUSPENSION LOCATION INDEX

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1

Rear shock absorber and coil spring
(See 02–14–2 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND
SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

2

Rear shock absorber
(See 02–14–3 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
INSPECTION)
(See 02–14–3 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
DISPOSAL)

3

Rear stabilizer and stabilizer control link
(See 02–14–4 REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
(See 02–14–4 STABILIZER CONTROL LINK
(REAR) INSPECTION)

4

Lateral link
(See 02–14–5 LATERAL LINK AND TRAILING
LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

5

Trailing link
(See 02–14–5 LATERAL LINK AND TRAILING
LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

6

Rear crossmember
(See 02–14–6 REAR CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)

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REAR SUSPENSION

02–14–2

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

••••

Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may
possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the
following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and set it to an appropriate
place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. For the 4SD, remove the rear seat belt. (See 08–11–2 REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) For

the 5HB, remove the trunk side trim. (See 09–17–15 TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1

Clip and brake hose

2

Stabilizer control link nut

3

Shock absorber bolt

4

Cap

5

Nut

6

Rear shock absorber and spring

7

Piston rod nut
(See 02–13–3 Piston Rod Nut Removal Note)

8

Washer

9

Mounting rubber

10

Upper spring seat

11

Coil spring
(See 02–14–3 Coil Spring Installation Note)

12

Stopper seat

13

Dust cover

14

Bound stopper

15

Lower spring seat rubber

16

Rear shock absorber

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Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Temporarily install the coil spring, upper spring seat and mounting rubber on the shock absorber so that the

lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.

2. Mark the coil spring, upper spring seat and

mounting rubber for proper installation as shown
in the figure. (The following figure shows how to
install the right side. Install the left side
symmetrically.)

3. Align the marks of the coil spring and upper

spring seat rubber. Protect the coil spring and
upper seat spring using a piece of cloth, then set
the SSTs.

4. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs.
5. Install the lower spring seat rubber on the lower

spring seat.

6. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of

the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower
spring seat.

7. Align the marks of the mounting rubber and shock

absorber.

8. Install the washer and piston rod nut, then

remove the SSTs.

Piston rod nut tightening torque

55—67 N·m {5.6—6.9 kgf·m, 41—49 ft·lbf}

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

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1. Inspect the rear shock absorber using the same procedure as the front shock absorber. (See 02–13–4 FRONT

SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION.)

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL

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1. Dispose of the rear shock absorber using the same procedure as the front shock absorber. (See 02–13–4

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL.)

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REAR SUSPENSION

02–14–4

REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Stabilizer Bushing and Bracket Installation Note

1. Align the bushing with the positioning bushing on

the stabilizer bar.

2. Temporarily install the stabilizer bracket so that

the slot (or elongated hole) faces downward.

3. Tighten the stabilizer bracket nut, then bolt.

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STABILIZER CONTROL LINK (REAR) INSPECTION

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1. Inspect the rear stabilizer control link in the same procedure as the front stabilizer control link inspection.

(See 02–13–8 STABILIZER CONTROL LINK (FRONT) INSPECTION.)

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1

Stabilizer control link

2

Stabilizer bushing and bracket
(See 02–14–4 Stabilizer Bushing and Bracket
Installation Note)

3

Rear stabilizer

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