Piston Rod Nut Removal Note

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WARNING:

Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the front shock absorber and coil spring in the SST. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to vehicle parts.

Install the front shock absorber and coil spring to the SST according to the following procedures.
1. Set the SST attachments (tabs) to the positions shown in the figure.
  NOTE:
  - Install the SST using a clean rag to prevent the coil spring from being scratched.
  Fig 1: Locating SST Attachments (Tabs)
  Courtesy of MAZDA
2. Install the front shock absorber and coil spring to the SST so that the coil spring is set to the position shown in the figure.
Fig 2: Installing Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring To SST
Courtesy of MAZDA
Compress the coil spring using the SST.
Remove the piston rod nut.