Mazda 2: Rear Suspension
REAR SUSPENSION LOCATION INDEX

- Rear shock absorber
- (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION.)
- (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL.)
- Rear coil spring
- (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- Torsion beam axle
- (See TORSION BEAM AXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

- Rear shock absorber component under bolt
- Rear shock absorber component upper bolt
- Rear shock absorber component
- Mounting rubber
- Bound stopper component
- Rear shock absorber
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect in the same way as the front shock absorber.
(See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION).
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
1. Place the shock absorber on a level surface or with the piston pointing
downwards.
2. Drill a 2-3 mm {0.08-0.11 in} hole at a point 20 mm {0.79 in} from the bottom
of
the tube, so that the gas can escape.

WARNING:
- Whenever drilling into a shock absorber, wear protective eye wear. The
gas
in the shock absorber is pressurized and could spray metal chips into the
eyes and face.
3. Turn the hole downwards.
4. The oil can be collected by moving the piston rod several times up and down,
and cut the
tube at the end.
5. Dispose of waste oil according to local waste disposal lows.
REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

- ABS wheel-speed sensor
- Upper spring seat
- Rear coil spring
- Lower spring seat
Upper Spring Seat, Rear Coil Spring Removal Note
NOTE:
- Even when either left or right coil spring is replaced, remove both rear
shock absorber lower bolts so that
the rear side of the torsion beam axle can be lowered in order to assure a
space for the coil spring removal.
1. Support the torsion beam axle using a jack.

2. Remove the bolt (rear shock absorber lower side).
3. Lower the jack slowly, remove the upper spring seat and rear coil spring.
Lower Spring Seat Installation Note
1. Install the lower spring seat so that the arrow is facing to the front of
the vehicle.

Upper Spring Seat Installation Note
1. Install the coil spring with the end of the coil spring seated on the step
of the upper spring seat.
TORSION BEAM AXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Detach the rear brake hose from the torsion beam axle.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

- ABS wheel-speed sensor
- Parking brake cable
- Brake drum
- Wheel hub component
- Pin
- Brake drum component
- Bolt (lower end of shock absorber)
- Rear coil spring component
- Torsion beam axle component
- Bushing
Torsion Beam Axle Component Removal Note
WARNING:
- Verify that the torsion beam axle component is securely supported by a
jack. If the torsion beam axle component falls off, it
could cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.
1. Lower the jack slowly and remove the torsion beam axle component.
Bushing Removal Note
1. Remove the bushing using the SSTs.

2. Verify that there is no dirt in the torsion beam axle where the bushing is
press-fit. Clean the area if there is any dirt.
Bushing Installation Note
NOTE:
- Press-fit the bushing perpendicular to the surface of the torsion beam
axle.
1. Set the bushing to the torsion beam axle with as shown in the figure.

2. Press-fit the bushing using the SSTs.

SUSPENSION TECHNICAL DATA
Front wheel alignment (unloaded)*1

*1 Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and
tools are in
designated position.
*2 Difference between left and right must not exceed 1
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GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross
pattern to the
following tightening torque.
T
FRONT AXLE LOCATION INDEX
Hub bolt
Wheel hub, steering knuckle
WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Position a dial gauge with a magnetic base against the wheel
REAR AXLE LOCATION INDEX
Rear axle component
REAR AXLE INSPECTION
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Inspect the wheel bearing play in the same way as the front axle. (See
WHEEL HUB,
STEERING KNUCK
SEE MORE:
Foot Brake
This vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But the distance required to
stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast with the engi
BODY PANELS LOCATION INDEX
Hood
(See HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(See HOOD ADJUSTMENT.)
Cowl panel
(See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Fuel-filler lid
(See FUEL-FILLER LID REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(See FUEL-FILLER LID ADJUSTMENT.)
Seal board upper
(See SEAL BOARD UPPER
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