Question 1

How to remove and install coil springs on Mazda Tribute?

Accepted Answer

Weaken the wheel lug nuts, lift the vehicle and rest it firmly on jackstands and block the front wheels to ensure that it does not roll over and then loosen the wheel. In models available as early as 2012, in the event it has rear disc brakes, remove the caliper and store it. Unscrew the brake line on the body and on the trailing arm mounting bracket with the help of a floor jack. The rear drum brakes in the models will not have a connector to the wheel cylinder; this is because the brake line is connected to the wheel cylinder. In some cases, separate the brake line and the bracket. Provided, unbolt the harness bracket of the trailing arm and take off the ABS wheel speed sensor. Take off the upper arm of suspension, and loosen the inner bolt of the lower arm, and take off the lower end of the shock absorber of the trailing arm. Indicate the location of the spring to the spring insulator, gradually lower the floor jack, draw down the trailing arm and take out the coil spring. Inspect the springs and spring ends by looking for cracks and chips, replacing the springs as a unit in case of any damage and wearing, and also inspect the upper insulator by looking at its condition and wear and tear. Installation is the opposite process of removal to make sure that the lower end of the coil spring is installed in the space depression of the trailing arm and all the fasteners are installed into the correct torque settings. In those models, which were built in 2013 and above, the rear lower arm should be supported with the use of a floor jack, which should be placed under the coil spring pocket and elevated slightly. Provided the same coil spring should be used, label it to the subframe in order to be in position. Unscrew the rear lower pivot bolt of the arm, unscrew the rear lower arm-to-knuckle bolt and lower the jack very, very slowly to take away the spring. Inspect the springs and spring ends by looking for cracks and chips, replacing the springs as a unit in case of any damage and wearing, and also inspect the upper insulator by looking at its condition and wear and tear. Installation includes the opposite of this by screwing the lower arm bolts to the required torque and lifting the suspension with the floor jack to approximate normal ride height and then tightening the fasteners.

Question 2

What actions are necessary when Coil Springs and Shock Absorber show signs of wear on Mazda Tribute?

Accepted Answer

When the front suspension struts display any wear conditions (such as leaking fluid, damping loss, or sagging and cracked coil springs) then they can be disassembled and overhauled accordingly and faulty struts need replacement whereas springs and other components can be replaced individually. Both sides have to be replaced to ensure that the balance between the properties is maintained. After the strut is out of the car, clear off all the foreign matter and you should fit it in the vise. Install the coil spring compressor tools in place and push the spring up until all the tension is out of the upper mount. Using an Allen key, loose the strut piston rod and using a box-end wrench, loosen the retaining nut of the thrust bearing then withdraw the top mounting, thrust bearing, upper spring seat and spring and the boot and bump stop. In case a new spring is to be inserted, the old spring must be removed carefully out of the compressor; in case of a reuse, the spring may be left under compression. Once the strut assembly is disassembled, inspect every part of the assembly in terms of wear and damage, and also ensure the bearing is running smoothly and that the parts are in place accordingly. Look at the strut to see whether it is leaking fluid, examine the piston rod to see whether it is pitted and examine the strut body whether it has been damaged. Check the functioning of the strut by operating the piston in both full and short strokes and make sure the resistance is smooth and continuous; rough or irregular resistance denotes that it requires replacement. Reassembly consists of repeating the dismantling process, making sure the coil springs are fitted with the paint mark at the bottom, that the coil spring ends are carefully placed in the upper and lower seats, before the release of the compressor, and to confirm that the bearing is properly fitted to the piston rod seat, and the thrust bearing retaining nut is tightened to the required torque.

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Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: EC03-34-011A

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: EC07-34-011A

Mazda Tribute Spring Part Number: EC02-34-011A

Mazda Tribute Spring Part Number: ZZC0-34-011

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: ZZC1-34-011

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: ZZC2-34-011

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: ZZC3-34-011

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: ZZC4-34-011

Mazda Tribute Spring Part Number: ZZCA-34-011

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: ZZCB-28-011

Mazda Tribute Spring Part Number: ZZCD-28-011

Mazda Tribute Spring Part Number: ZZD0-34-011

Mazda Tribute Spring Part Number: EC01-28-011A

Mazda Tribute Spring Part Number: EC02-28-011A

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: EC04-34-011A

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: EC08-34-011A

Mazda Tribute Spring Part Number: EFY1-28-011D

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: ZZCA-28-011

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: ZZCC-28-011

Mazda Tribute Coil Spring Part Number: ZZD1-34-011

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