Car suspension and wheels Mazda 626 (3 and 4)

Suspension tightening torques, Nm
Front suspension Hub mounting nut 160–240 Upper strut mounting nuts 23–30 Shock absorber rod mounting nut 65–82 Lower nuts and bolts for mounting the shock absorber...

General information about wheels and tires
General information The cars are equipped with radial tires. Do not mix different types of tires, such as radial and bias, on the same vehicle as this will negatively...

Changing wheels
Place the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface, apply the parking brake and engage gear. On vehicles with a manual transmission, engage reverse gear; on vehicles with...

Wheel alignment angles
Wheel alignment angles – an important parameter during vehicle operation, which significantly affects vehicle stability, tire wear and fuel consumption. The following...

General information about the suspension
The suspension is the link between the body and the wheels. Through it, the forces acting on the wheels are transmitted to the body. The elements included in the...

Checking the front suspension
Suspension components usually work normally for a long time, unless they are damaged in an accident. However, suspension components require periodic inspection for wear,...

Front suspension stabilizer bar
Raise the vehicle and support it securely on stands. Remove the front wheels and mudguards. Remove the bolts securing the anti-roll bar to the suspension arms. Figure...

Lower control arm of the front suspension
To remove and install the lower control arm, follow these steps:. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on stands. Figure 11.8. Fastening elements of...

Steering knuckle and hub
Raise the front of the vehicle, support it securely on stands and remove the front wheel. Insert a screwdriver through the brake caliper into the brake disc, lock the...

Front shock absorber strut — removal, installation and repair
Removal and installation Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on stands. Loosen the nuts securing the strut to the steering knuckle and then remove one...

Three-stage front suspension damping control switches
Examination Open the hood and remove the rubber strut boot to gain access to the front suspension strut switches. Block the rear wheels and apply the parking brake....

Rear shock absorber strut — removal, installation and repair
Removal and installation Figure 11.11. Rear suspension shock absorber strut mounting elements: 1 – bolt and nut; 2 – brake hose mounting clamp; 3 – nut; 4 – upper...

Three-stage rear suspension damping control switches
Examination Open the trunk lid and remove the interior trim to access the rear suspension switches. Further testing of the three-stage rear suspension strut damping...

Transverse and longitudinal rods of the rear suspension
Removal Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on stands. Remove the fuel tank. Mark the position of the toothed adjusting wheel and nut for subsequent...

Replacing the rear hub bearing
Remove the hub, bearings and seal. Use a dull chisel or punch to knock the bearing rings out of the hub. Clean the bearing races in the hub. Lubricate the new rings and...

Rear hub support
Remove the brake drum/hub assembly. Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder. Be prepared for brake fluid to leak. Remove the four bolts securing the rear brake...

Front suspension strut repair (since 1984)
Figure 14.36. Front suspension strut mounting elements on later models The upper mounting elements of the front suspension strut have been modified (figure 14.36)....

Suspension components for models produced since 1988
Figure 15.72. All-wheel steering system: 1 – reserve tank; 2 – oil pump; 3 – front wheel steering mechanism; 4 – speed sensors; 5 – control unit; 6 – intermediate shaft...

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