Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front shock absorber disposal
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 when drilling.
1. Clamp a shock absorber on a flat surface or with the piston pointing downwards.
2. Drill a 2-3 mm {0.08-0.12 in}
hole at a point 20-30 mm {0.8-1.2 in}
from the bottom of the tube, so that the gas can escape.
3. Turn the hole downwards.
4. The oil can be collected by moving the piston rod several times up and down and cutting the tube at the end.
5. Dispose of waste oil according to the waste disposal law.
Note
- Shock absorber gas is nitrogen gas.
Shock absorber oil is mineral oil.
Front shock absorber inspection
1. Remove the front shock absorber from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Inspect the rubber bushing for deterioration and wear.
4. Compress and extend the shock piston at leas ...
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1. Measure the gap and height between the liftgate and the body.
2. If not as specified, loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts or the
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a: 3.0-7.0 mm {0.12-0.28 in}
b: -1.0-3.4 mm {-0.04-013 in}
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