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  1. #1
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    Default MPS 3 Gen 1 Suspension Removal Step by Step

    Hi Folks,

    Can someone point me to a step by step break down of how to pull the Stock sussy out of my MPS 3 (Gen1)? I have a full set of ISC coilovers coming in from South Australia and would like to do the install myself. Just need to make sure theres no "gotchas" as I have never done it on an MPS before.

    Any help will be much appreciated,

    Cheers,

    Faizal

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    Rear

    remove wheels
    unbolt sway bar endlinks.
    unbolt struts (1 bolt bottom - 2 bolts top)
    remove struts.
    unbolt control arm from wheel end.
    remove springs.
    assemble in reverse order.

    Front

    remove wheels.
    unbolt sway bar.
    unclip ABS sensor.
    unbolt brake lines from strut.
    unbolt struts (3 bolts top - 1 bolt bottom)
    open strut collet.
    remove strut and spring setup.
    assemble in reverse order.

    Basic run down. If you can't do it with those vague instructions, should you be anywhere near the car?
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    Thanks 2XS - sounds pretty straight forward.

    I did it on my last car (200sx) and it wasnt hard.

    But Always good to ask first before trying something new! :-)

    I didnt want to get half way through it and find myself up that well known creek we have all been at some point in our lives without a paddle!

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    There is a good thread on the mazdaspeed forum on the R&R of the Koni FSD shocks a guy fitted, lots of little tricks like how to get the strut out of the lower control arm which can be a bigger. Worth searching for.

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