Suspension and wheels Mazda 626 (3rd and 4th gen)
Suspension and wheel specifications
Front suspension adjustment parameters Toe-in: 0±3.0 mm Camber — +0°20'±30 Longitudinal inclination of kingpin — +1°40'±45' Rear suspension adjustment parameters Toe-in:...
Front suspension adjustment parameters Toe-in: 0±3.0 mm Camber — +0°20'±30 Longitudinal inclination of kingpin — +1°40'±45' Rear suspension adjustment parameters Toe-in:...
Wheels and tires — general information
1. All vehicles are equipped with steel wheels with radial tires. Do not mix different types of tires, radial and bias, on the same vehicle. 2. It is recommended to...
1. All vehicles are equipped with steel wheels with radial tires. Do not mix different types of tires, radial and bias, on the same vehicle. 2. It is recommended to...
Wheel and tire removal and installation
1. Place the car on a level surface and apply the parking brake (the gearshift lever for vehicles with manual transmission should be in the reverse gear position, for...
1. Place the car on a level surface and apply the parking brake (the gearshift lever for vehicles with manual transmission should be in the reverse gear position, for...
Suspension adjustment — general information
1. Suspension adjustment refers to the adjustment made to the front and rear wheels so that they are in proper angular relationship with the suspension and the ground....
1. Suspension adjustment refers to the adjustment made to the front and rear wheels so that they are in proper angular relationship with the suspension and the ground....
Suspension system — general description
Location of front and rear suspension components 1. These models are equipped with independent front and rear strut type suspension. This uses a combination spring and...
Location of front and rear suspension components 1. These models are equipped with independent front and rear strut type suspension. This uses a combination spring and...
Suspension system — inspection
1. Suspension parts usually last a long time, except in cases where damage occurs due to an accident. Suspension parts, however, should be checked from time to time to...
1. Suspension parts usually last a long time, except in cases where damage occurs due to an accident. Suspension parts, however, should be checked from time to time to...
Anti-roll bar — removal and installation
Front anti-roll bar component locations 1. Nuts; 2. Retainer and sleeve; 3. Bolt, retainer and bushing; 4. Bushings, clamps and gaskets; 5. Mudguards; 6. Bolts; 7....
Front anti-roll bar component locations 1. Nuts; 2. Retainer and sleeve; 3. Bolt, retainer and bushing; 4. Bushings, clamps and gaskets; 5. Mudguards; 6. Bolts; 7....
Front Lower Control Arm — removal, repair and installation
Front Lower Control Arm Installation Details 1. Mudguard; 2. Nuts, retainer and bushing; 3. Bushings, clamps and gaskets; 4. Bolt, retainer and bushing; 5. Lower arm...
Front Lower Control Arm Installation Details 1. Mudguard; 2. Nuts, retainer and bushing; 3. Bushings, clamps and gaskets; 4. Bolt, retainer and bushing; 5. Lower arm...
Front strut shock absorber assembly — removal and installation
Front strut shock absorber assembly installation details 1. Hose clamp; 2. Steering knuckle mounting bolts and nuts; 3. Nuts; 4. Shock absorber strut assembly 1. Raise...
Front strut shock absorber assembly installation details 1. Hose clamp; 2. Steering knuckle mounting bolts and nuts; 3. Nuts; 4. Shock absorber strut assembly 1. Raise...
Rear strut assembly — removal, inspection and installation
Location of the rear shock absorber assembly components 1. Bottom sprinkling bolt; 2. Hose clamp; 3. Upper mounting nut; 4. Shock absorber strut assembly 1. In the rear...
Location of the rear shock absorber assembly components 1. Bottom sprinkling bolt; 2. Hose clamp; 3. Upper mounting nut; 4. Shock absorber strut assembly 1. In the rear...
Rear suspension, lateral and longitudinal balancers — removal and installation
Details of installation of lateral and longitudinal balance beam of the rear suspension 1. Nuts; 2. bushings and retainer; 3. Retainer. Sleeve and bolt; 4. Fasteners,...
Details of installation of lateral and longitudinal balance beam of the rear suspension 1. Nuts; 2. bushings and retainer; 3. Retainer. Sleeve and bolt; 4. Fasteners,...
Three-way damper control switches — checking, removal and installation
Note: Electrical test of damping control switches (actuators) is considered in Section 12, Chapter 5 . Functional checks can be done as follows: 1. Open the lid and...
Note: Electrical test of damping control switches (actuators) is considered in Section 12, Chapter 5 . Functional checks can be done as follows: 1. Open the lid and...
Suspension/Shock Absorber Assembly — removal and repair
Front suspension strut/shock absorber parts 5. Piston rod nut and washer; 6. Mounting block; 7. Bearing; 8. Upper spring support; 9. Spring seat; 10. Spring; 11. Dust...
Front suspension strut/shock absorber parts 5. Piston rod nut and washer; 6. Mounting block; 7. Bearing; 8. Upper spring support; 9. Spring seat; 10. Spring; 11. Dust...
Rear wheel bearings — replacement
1. Remove the hub, bearings and oil seal as described in Section 1, Chapter 27 . 2. Drive the bearing races out of the hub using a blunt flat chisel or a hammer drill....
1. Remove the hub, bearings and oil seal as described in Section 1, Chapter 27 . 2. Drive the bearing races out of the hub using a blunt flat chisel or a hammer drill....
Rear Steering Knuckle Fastener — removal and installation
1. Remove the hub/brake drum assembly ( Section 1, Chapter 27 ). 2. Disconnect the brake hydraulic line from the wheel cylinder. Be prepared for fluid leakage. 3. Remove...
1. Remove the hub/brake drum assembly ( Section 1, Chapter 27 ). 2. Disconnect the brake hydraulic line from the wheel cylinder. Be prepared for fluid leakage. 3. Remove...
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