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1. e Remove the three 14mm nuts holding the strut top hat Blue circles f While holding the upper control arm ball joint remove the 17mm bolt retaining the upper control arm g Push the whole suspension down until the top of the strut clears the inside of the strut tower h Rotate the top of the strut outward until it clears the edge of the fender then remove the strut from the suspension i Relocate the upper control arm and reinstall the bolt to hold it in place Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK 3 of 12 Part NDM 3 288 CorkSpore Detailed Instructions 2 Front Strut Preparation The use of a spring compressor is recommend to compress the spring before removing the N strut top Failure to do so will result in the strut top shooting off the spring in a potentially dangerous manner Please refer to the spring compressor instructions for proper use a Note the orientation of the strut top compared to the strut bottom for reassembly b Remove the 14mm nut holding the strut top hat Use the 5mm allen wrench to keep the shaft from rotating Red circle in Figure 2a c Layout the strut top components to verify that nothing is missing Shown in Figure 2b Boot not shown d Using a razor knife cut the bump stop at the red line shown in Figure 2c Figure 2a n Figure 2b Figure 2c Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK het io Part NDM 3
2. 288 CorkSpore Detailed Instructions 3 Front Strut Assembl Front strut shown Rear strut assembly is similar a Press the cut bump stop back into the metal cup it was originally in b Figure 3a Install the CorkSport front spring on the strut Verify that the spring end is against the Spring stop c Figure 3b Install the boot over the shaft and on the spring top d Figure 3c Install the metal cup with cut bump stop on the shaft e Figure 3d Install the lower rubber bushing and metal collar Verify that the raised lip on the bushing is upward f Figure 3e Install the strut top hat Verify that the studs align with the indents in the boot g Figure 3f Install the 14mm nut while using the 5mm allen wrench to hold the shaft from rotating Torque to 23 34 ft lbf Figure 3c Figure 3d Figure 3e Figure 3f Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK 5 of 12 Part NDM 3 288 4 Front Strut Installation a b c d e Cork Sport While holding the upper control arm ball joint remove the 17mm bolt retaining the upper control arm Push the whole suspension down until the strut can be inserted into the suspension and clears the fender edge Rotate the top of the strut inward into the strut tower then align the holes with the studs Relocate the upper control arm and reinstall the bolt to hold it in place Install the three 14mm nuts holding the strut top hat Bl
3. Drive Jack Stands 5mm Allen Wrench Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK Part NDM 3 288 CorkSpore Order of Operations amp Table of Contents It is recommended to complete the front or back first before starting the other end of the vehicle to eliminate the chance of mixing front and rear suspension components Front Springs P Disassembly Section 1 Front Strut Removal Pg 2 3 Section 2 Front Strut Preparation Pg 4 P Assembly Section 3 Front Strut Assembly Pg 5 Section 4 Front Strut Installation Pg 6 7 Rear Springs P Disassembly Section 5 Trunk Interior Disassembly Pg 8 Section 6 Rear Strut Removal Pg 9 Section 7 Rear Strut Preparation Pg 10 P Assembly Section 8 Rear Strut Assembly Pg 11 Section 9 Rear Strut Installation Pg 12 Spring Identification 1of12 Part NDM 3 288 CorkSpore Detailed Instructions 1 Front Strut Removal a Remove the 14mm nut holding front sway bar endlink then remove endlink from lower control arm b Remove the 17mm nut and bolt holding the strut bottom Blue circle in c Remove the two 12mm bolts holding the brake line and ABS sensor wire d Remove the two 17mm bolts holding the upper control arm Blue circles in a Leave one bolt in unthreaded to hold the arm in place Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK Jof 12 Part NDM 3 288 CorkSpore Detailed Instructions 1 Front Strut Removal continued
4. Part NDM 3 288 CorkSpore CorkSport Lowering Springs 2016 ND Mx 5 Thank you for purchasing the CorkSport Lowering Springs Track tested and racer approved the CorkSport Sport Springs are a perfect match for your daily driven MX 5 The CorkSport Sport Springs give the MX 5 an aggressive look without sacrificing functionality or ride quality Please let us know what you think about this box by leaving a review here http corksport com mazda mx5 2016 lowering spring set html Pre Installation Notes Make sure your vehicle is on a level surface and supported by jack stands not a hydraulic jack prior to starting installation Refer to service manual for lifting and jack stand locations These instructions were written for reference only and the use of a factory service manual is recommended Please read these instructions thoroughly prior to starting installation These installation instructions were written using a 2016 ND MX 5 Launch Edition Other models will be similar Go _ Club Models The CorkSport Springs are designed to work with OEM Standard and Club models 8 Materials and Time General Info Tooling List Parts List ap Part NDM 3 288 10 14mm Wrench 3 8 Drive Ratchet Two 2 Front Springs Time Est 3 hours A 17mm Wrench 1 2 Drive Ratchet Two 2 Rear Springs Wrench Rating 3 5 10mm Socket Flat Head Screwdriver 12mm Socket Spring Compressor 14mm Socket Razor Knife 17mm Socket
5. l the CorkSport rear spring on the strut Verify that the spring end is against the spring stop c Figure 8b Install the boot over the shaft and on the spring top d Figure 8c Install the metal cup with cut bump stop on the shaft e Figure 8d Install the lower rubber bushing and metal collar Verify that the raised lip on the bushing is upward f Figure 8e Install the strut top hat Verify that the studs align with the intends in the boot g Figure 8f Install the 14mm nut while using the 5mm allen wrench to hold the shaft from rotating Torque to 23 34 ft lbf Figure 8c Figure 8d Figure 8e Figure 8f Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK 11 of 12 Part NDM 3 288 CorkSpore Detailed Instructions 9 Rear Strut Installation a Place the loose strut into the suspension as shown in b Push down on the rear hub while holding the strut Locate the top studs in their appropriate hole in the chassis and place the strut bottom on the like as shown in c Install the 17mm bolt into the strut bottom as shown in d Install the RSB endlink and 14mm nut shown with the Blue circle in e Install the two 14mm shown f Repeat for the other side Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK 12 of 12
6. ue circles Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK 6 of 12 f g h j Part NDM 3 288 4 Front Strut Installation continued Figure 4c Install the two 17mm bolts holding the upper control arm in Figure 4c Torque to 62 72 ft lbf Install the two 12mm bolts holding the brake line and ABS sensor wire Red circles in Figure 4c Torque to 10 12 ft lbf Install the 17mm nut and bolt holding the strut bottom in Figure 4d Torque to 57 76 ft lbf Install the endlink into the lower control arm then install the 14mm nut Red circle in Figure 4d Torque to 31 38 ft lbf Figure 4d Repeat for other side Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK 7 of 12 Part NDM 3 288 CorkSpore Detailed Instructions 5 Trunk Interior Disassembly a Remove the interior trunk pieces using a flat head screwdriver Push pins shown in Figure 5a with red arrows and circles a First remove the rear plastic panel b Second remove the front cloth panel c Third remove the side panels d Fourth remove the bottom panel Figure 5a b Remove the five 10mm bolts holding the fuel filler shield Shown in Figure 5b with red arrows and circles Figure 5b Part NDM 3 288 Detailed Instructions 6 Rear Strut Removal a Remove the two 14mm nuts holding the strut top hat b Remove the 17mm bolt holding the strut bottom c Remove the 14mm nut on the rear swaybar endlink then remo
7. ve the endlink from the RSB Blue circle in d Push down on the rear hub while holding the strut Pull the strut bottom off the hub and lower the strut down threw the Suspension arms e Pull the loose strut up and out f Repeat for the other side Cork Spore Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK 9 of 12 Part NDM 3 288 CorkSpore Detailed Instructions 7 Rear Strut Preparation The use of a spring compressor is recommend to compress the spring before removing the N strut top Failure to do so will result in the strut top shooting off the spring in a potentially dangerous manner Please refer to the spring compressor instructions for proper use a Note the orientation of the strut top compared to the strut bottom for reassembly b Remove the 14mm nut holding the strut top hat Use the 5mm allen wrench to keep the shaft from rotating Red circle in Figure 7a c Layout the strut top components to verify that nothing is missing Shown in Figure 7b Boot not shown d Using a razor knife cut the bump stop at the red line shown in Figure 7c Figure 7a i Figure 7b Figure 7c Need Help With Your Installation Call 360 260 CORK T Part NDM 3 288 CorkSpore Detailed Instructions 8 Rear Strut Assembl Front strut shown Rear strut assembly is similar a Press the cut bump stop back into the metal cup it was originally in b Figure 8a Instal

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