Should the front suspension shock absorber or coil springs be disassembled and overhauled if they show signs of wear on Mazda 6?

In case the front suspension shock absorber or coil springs exhibit signs of wear like leaking fluid, loss of damping ability, sagging, or broken coil springs they need to be disassembled and overhauled accordingly. The shock absorbers are non-serviceable and when faulty must be replaced, the springs and other component parts can be replaced individually. In order to uphold balanced properties on both aspects of the car, both sides of the car should be substituted at the same time. Start with stripping the assembly and removing all external dirt and then plant it in a vise. Install the coil spring compressor tools, making sure they are completely connected, and press the spring until all the tension is removed out of the upper mount. Align with an Allen key the shock absorber piston rod and unscrew with a box-end wrench the thrust bearing retaining nut. Take out the top mount and the upper spring seat and spring, boot, and bump stop. Should a new spring be to be fitted, the old spring must be removed very carefully out of the compressor; in case it is intended to be used again it may be left in compression. When the strut assembly is completely disassembled, inspect all parts of the assembly, wear and damage, check the bearing to operate smoothly, replacing parts as needed. Test the shock fluid leak, test the length of the piston rod of pitting and test the shock body damage. Check the operation of the shock, by shaking the piston through one complete stroke, and then through short strokes of 2 to 4 inches, and then verify that the resistance felt is a smooth, continuous resistance, jerky or uneven resistance, or any indication of wear or damage, is evidence that it is time to change the shock. Installation is done in the same order in which removal was done, that is, the coil springs are to be installed with the paint mark on the bottom and the coil spring ends to be properly engaged in the upper and lower seats before the compressor is released and the piston rod nut tightened to the correct torque.

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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GP9A-28-700C
$76.43 MSRP: $101.92
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock Absorber
- Replaces: GP9A-28-700B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Mazda 6 | i, Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Absorber Part Number: GSH7-28-700
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021 Mazda 6 | Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GS4H-28-700D
$89.03 MSRP: $118.72
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock
- Replaces: GS4H-28-700C
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2013 Mazda 6 | S | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GK2A-28-700D
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock
- Replaces: GK2A-28-700C, GK2A-28-700B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
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- 2003-2005 Mazda 6 | i | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GR2F-28-700A
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock
- Replaces: GM9A-28-700G, GM9C-28-700A, GM9A-28-700D, GM9C-28-700, GM9A-28-700B, GM9A-28-700C, GM9A-28-700F
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Mazda 6 | i, Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GR1L-28-700A
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock
- Replaces: GM6A-28-700, GM6A-28-700A, GM6A-28-700E, GM6A-28-700B, GM6A-28-700D
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Mazda 6 | i, Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GJR9-28-910P
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Replaces: GJR9-28-910H, GJR9-28-910J, GJR9-28-910N, GJR9-28-910L
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2015 Mazda 6 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GMN4-28-910A
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Replaces: GMN4-28-910
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- 2016-2017 Mazda 6 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GJY9-28-910A
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Replaces: GJR9-28-910E, GJR9-28-910, GJR9-28-910F, GJR9-28-910G, GJY9-28-910
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014 Mazda 6 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GBFN-28-910B
$142.51 MSRP: $190.06
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: GBFN-28-910A, GBEF-28-910A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018 Mazda 6 | Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GSH7-28-910
$144.75 MSRP: $193.04
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2021 Mazda 6 | Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GS3L-28-700D
$149.38 MSRP: $199.20
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock
- Replaces: GS3L-28-700C, GS3L-28-700B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2013 Mazda 6 | i | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 6 Shock Part Number: GK2C-28-700E
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- Other Name: Damper, Rear; Shock
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Mazda 6 | S | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

Mazda 6 Shock Absorber

The Mazda 6 Shock Absorber cushions against bumps and potholes so the sedan is not hit by the kinetic jolts, converting them into small quantities of heat, enabling the passengers to have an easier ride. The Shock Absorbers, operating with coil springs, each have a hydraulic piston working in oil-filled passages to slow the suspension movement and ensure that the Mazda sedan's tires are in constant contact with the pavement. In its production, the car has been dependent on two primary damper formats. Twin-tube Shock Absorber models are widely applied to provide daily comfort on a wide range of road surfaces and conditions, and are sometimes augmented with pressurized gas to decrease foaming and extend lifespan. Sport trims are designed in the mono-tube format where all the parts are contained in a single barrel, and they cool off and can provide better control, which is valued by many Mazda enthusiasts. Subsequent modifications included the 6 upgrading its dampers with a spool-valve as well as position sensitive and acceleration sensitive damping technologies, which adjust the flow of the fluid to keep the ride steady on uneven streets but stiffen when the vehicle is taking corners. Mazda research vehicles have even demonstrated electrorheological or magnetorheological dampers that can vary within milliseconds towards future semi-active systems with an ideal combination of comfort and agility. Whatever version it is, a healthy Shock Absorber keeps all Mazdas together, comfortable and prepared for whatever the road throws at them.

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Mazda 6 Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

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Q: Should the front suspension shock absorber or coil springs be disassembled and overhauled if they show signs of wear on Mazda 6?
A:
In case the front suspension Shock Absorber or Coil Springs exhibit signs of wear like leaking fluid, loss of damping ability, sagging, or broken coil springs they need to be disassembled and overhauled accordingly. The shock absorbers are non-serviceable and when faulty must be replaced, the springs and other component parts can be replaced individually. In order to uphold balanced properties on both aspects of the car, both sides of the car should be substituted at the same time. Start with stripping the assembly and removing all external dirt and then plant it in a vise. Install the coil spring compressor tools, making sure they are completely connected, and press the spring until all the tension is removed out of the upper mount. Align with an Allen key the shock absorber piston rod and unscrew with a box-end wrench the thrust bearing retaining nut. Take out the top mount and the upper spring seat and spring, boot, and bump stop. Should a new spring be to be fitted, the old spring must be removed very carefully out of the compressor; in case it is intended to be used again it may be left in compression. When the strut assembly is completely disassembled, inspect all parts of the assembly, wear and damage, check the bearing to operate smoothly, replacing parts as needed. Test the shock fluid leak, test the length of the piston rod of pitting and test the shock body damage. Check the operation of the shock, by shaking the piston through one complete stroke, and then through short strokes of 2 to 4 inches, and then verify that the resistance felt is a smooth, continuous resistance, jerky or uneven resistance, or any indication of wear or damage, is evidence that it is time to change the shock. Installation is done in the same order in which removal was done, that is, the coil springs are to be installed with the paint mark on the bottom and the coil spring ends to be properly engaged in the upper and lower seats before the compressor is released and the piston rod nut tightened to the correct torque.