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Mazda 3 2006 - suspension needs to be replaced???
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Mazdajoe2006
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Jul 6, 2009, 4:15 AM
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Mazda 3 2006 - suspension needs to be replaced???
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Good afternnon,
I recently visited my Mazda dealer to get me regular oil change. The advisor asked me if I wanted to have the complete 50 000 Mi inspection performed, which I accepted.
Their inspection revealed that the left fron Shock and link bar were damaged and had to be replaced. They also suggested to have a wheel alignement done once the repairs were completed.
Unfortunaltey my warrentee did not cover the cost because I exceed the mileage by about 4 000 miles. I contacted 2 other mechanics to get quote on the cost of replacing these parts (without them having yet inspected the vehicle yet) because I found the priced quote by Mazda was quite high.
Mazda 3 2006 2.3 L
86 000KM/ 53000 M (apporx.)
Mechanic 1 advised me that you should always change both Shocks (left and right) and not just one. Is that philosophy the norm?
Mechanic 2 found it stranger that my Mazda dealer found that both the shock and link bar should be raplaced, he says it usually one or the other. Especially since there is no noise coming from the front left suspension.
Can you give me your opinion?
regards,
Joe
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Hammer Time
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Jul 6, 2009, 4:43 AM
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Re: Mazda 3 2006 - suspension needs to be replaced???
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I'd agree with him on the 2 shocks at a time thing. It wouldn't surprise me to have the link worn on the same side also. There may have been a factor contributing to both problems on that side like a bent or out of balance wheel that caused it to hammer all the time those parts.
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