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Suspension & Steering

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  • Front wheel hub bearing — The X80 front wheel bearing is not a separate part: the bearing is pressed into the hub, and the hub is sold and replaced as one bolt-on hub assembly (ступица в сборе).… (220 sources)
  • Front suspension noise diagnostic checklist — Two separate threads cover cases where the cause of a front suspension noise was not obvious and required systematic elimination. See also the dedicated cards on upper… (146 sources)
  • Front stabilizer bar bushings — Wear pattern: front stabilizer bushings are a known high-wear item. Symptoms include the stabilizer bar sliding sideways (toward the right side in one report) inside its… (122 sources)
  • Rear wheel hub bearing — The X80 rear wheel hub is a press-fit hub-and-bearing assembly (part FC012615X / FA012615XB) that is shared with the Mazda 6 GG and the FAW B50, so cross-brand and used… (88 sources)
  • Tire sizing guide — Stock/OEM configuration: 215/60 R17 (also written 215/60/17R), on ET45 wheels, 7–7.5J rim width . Confirmed alternates that fit without rubbing: 225/60/17 (very common,… (85 sources)
  • Front upper control arm — squeak and parts — Cross-fit: Mazda 6 GG/GJ/GL (2002-2007, generation 1) and Atenza (2002-2007, generation 1) upper control arms fit the X80. Critical detail: the arm's rod thickness must… (78 sources)
  • Mazda 6 GG shocks, forks and part numbers — Front and rear shock part numbers, what Mazda 6 GG (and GH) shocks fit, and the fork (вилка) swap that Mazda-sourced struts require. Overview: Shock absorbers — overview… (65 sources)
  • Front springs — Mazda 6 GG/GH compatibility — Mazda GG/GH springs — 1.5cm shorter, spacers needed: Mazda 6 GG/GH front springs are approximately 1.5cm shorter than the X80-spec spring; if used, spacers should be… (57 sources)
  • Front springs — aftermarket brands and prices — LINX SC1590 fitment (2025): LINX SC1590 front springs are compatible and fit stock X80 suspension mounts without modification. Recommendation: always buy new damper… (53 sources)
  • Rear springs — other donors, rod sizes, ride height — Rear spring alternative — LESJOFORS (Mazda 6 Gen 1): LESJOFORS part 4255452 (for the Mazda 6 Wagon, 2002+) fits the X80's rear. Specs: 6.2 coils, 359mm length, diameters… (53 sources)
  • Front suspension lift spacers (30mm kit) — 30mm front strut spacer kit — Ozon, restyle-fit, requires drilling (Oct 2025): a 30mm front suspension spacer kit (polyurethane, specifically listed for the FAW Besturn… (51 sources)
  • Rear spring spacers and lift — Rear spring spacer — Mazda 6 GH (2007-2013) rubber spacers: 30mm-thick rubber spring spacers (проставки) from a Mazda 6 GH (2007-2013) fit under the X80's rear springs.… (50 sources)
  • Rear pneumatic bellows — field reports and pressures — Pneumatic air-spring bellows — general characteristics: available from different manufacturers (Russian, Belarusian brands). Typical operating pressure 0.9–1.0 bar; a… (48 sources)
  • Wheel alignment: specs, shops and pricing — Official factory specification. Wheel alignment angles are documented in the factory manual (and the owner's manual), and some Russian aftermarket sources have also… (48 sources)
  • Front suspension overhaul with Mazda 6 parts — Overview. The FAW X80 front suspension shares enough design lineage with the Mazda 6 GG/GH generation that owners have successfully upgraded/repaired using Mazda parts:… (47 sources)
  • Steering rack bushing wear and repair options — Steering rack bushings (втулка рулевой рейки) can develop play over time, and owners report difficulty finding the bushing sold as a separate part — it is unclear… (46 sources)
  • Engine hydro mount diagnosis — Diagnosing a failed hydro-mount: two checks were suggested for the front engine hydro-mount: (1) reach a hand underneath and feel for a bulge/swelling ("udder-like"… (45 sources)
  • Damper types, cold behaviour and failure signs — Oil versus gas dampers, cold-weather clunks, internal foaming, restoration services and the other failure symptoms owners report. Overview: Shock absorbers — overview… (45 sources)
  • Rear arm bushings — numbers and Mazda fit — Rear lower longitudinal arm bushing: part number SBX80PRODZK. Clarification from the community: this is the rear longitudinal arm bushing, not a front part — some… (44 sources)
  • Power steering pump and line issues — Pulley bearing noise — progressive, cold-start-linked. A squealing/rustling noise from the engine bay, especially noticeable on cold starts and disappearing once the… (43 sources)
  • Wheel bolt pattern and hub specifications — FAW Besturn X80 wheel/hub specifications: bolt pattern (PCD) 114.3mm, center bore 67.1mm, offset (ET) +45mm . These match most standard lug nuts and wheel adapters . 19"… (40 sources)
  • Power steering fluid — service procedure — Confirmed-compatible fluid brand — ZIC. ZIC-brand power steering fluid (PSF) is confirmed suitable for the X80's power-steering system. One owner referred to "our"… (39 sources)
  • Rear springs from Mazda 6 — cross-fit reports — Rear spring — Mazda 6 GG universal-coil alternative: FAW X80 rear springs can be replaced with Mazda 6 GG (2002-2008 generation) universal coil springs as a… (38 sources)
  • Front springs — ride height and settling — Front suspension height imbalance after Sufix spring install (March 2026): installing new Sufix-brand front springs (confirmed OEM-spec replacement) caused the front of… (37 sources)
  • Rear trailing arm bushing — Rear longitudinal arms holding up to 160,000 km with no attention beyond the stabilizer bar: in a durability discussion, one owner (Arсhi 77) reported his rear… (34 sources)
  • Front lower arm bushings — numbers and sizes — Front lower ("longitudinal"/curved) control arm: FAW part number FC0134J00, sold only as a complete assembled unit — individual rubber bushings cannot be purchased… (33 sources)
  • Shock installation, bump stops and mounts — Replacing shocks at home, spring compressors, bump stops (отбойники), dust boots, strut support bearings, mounting bolts and other installation details. Overview: Shock… (33 sources)
  • Rear spring replacement — spacers and alignment — Parts note. Rear spring part numbers were found on kitzapchasti.ru at around 3,310 RUB (RU market, October 2024) each (left and right). (32 sources)
  • Rear springs — failure symptoms and diagnosis — Sagging despite new shocks and springs: if the rear suspension still sags after replacing both shock absorbers and springs, inspect all the rubber bushings… (32 sources)
  • Tire size specifications and fitment — Standard X80 tire size: 215/60/17 . Alternative sizes reported to fit: - 225/60/17 — common upgrade, good fitment . - 225/55/17 — lower profile; improves handling but… (32 sources)
  • Front springs — breakage reports and causes — Material-quality concern — breakage in warm weather: multiple owners report OEM springs breaking during warm weather or even at idle (e.g. while changing spark plugs,… (31 sources)
  • Front strut dust boots — sourcing — Wrong dust boots installed by service shops cause visible ride-height differences: some service centers install an incorrect dust boot (пыльник) type on the suspension… (31 sources)
  • Steering tie rods — Mazda parts do NOT cross-fit: despite similar appearance, tie rods (наконечники) from Mazda are not compatible with the X80 — they differ in diameter and thread pitch.… (30 sources)
  • Shock absorber brands — owner verdicts — Which aftermarket and Kayaba/KYB, Zekkert, Lynx, Narcin and other brands owners tried on the X80, and their verdicts. Overview: Shock absorbers — overview and platform… (27 sources)
  • Lower arm bushings — pressing vs arm swap — Bushing-removal tool tip: for pressing sailentbloks (bushings) in and out, an impact perforator (industrial power drill fitted with a special tubular pusher, 20-100mm… (22 sources)
  • Front springs — replacement and refitting — Replacement procedure and time: front spring replacement is straightforward — about 40 minutes per spring, requiring full strut removal. The critical step is… (21 sources)
  • Lower control arm — brands and prices — "Fork" (рычаг) assemblies from dismantlers: complete control-arm assemblies are available from vehicle dismantlers at reasonable cost (~500 RUB (RU market, September… (21 sources)
  • Lower control arm — wear and aftermarket parts — Arm layout and silent-block numbers. The front lower control arm has two silent blocks (сайлентблоки, rubber bushings), outer and inner, plus a ball joint; the rear… (19 sources)
  • Shock absorber replacement — parts and rear job — Choosing replacement shocks. On pre-restyling (pre-facelift) X80 models, shock absorbers from the Mazda 6 GG / Mazda Atenza (1st generation, 2002–2007) can be used as… (19 sources)
  • Front springs — OEM specs and part numbers — OEM vs. Mazda wire-thickness mismatch: OEM front springs use 14mm wire thickness; Mazda alternative springs measure 12.5–12.75mm — a meaningful difference that can… (17 sources)
  • Shock absorbers — overview and platform baseline — The X80 front and rear shock absorbers (амортизаторы) come from a Mazda 6 GG-derived suspension that owners describe as soft. The community knowledge is split into topic… (15 sources)
  • Front upper arm — part numbers and ball joint — Arm numbers and cross-fits. The OEM number for the upper left front suspension arm is 5CA034250 (June 2025). A December 2025 listing gives SUFIX C23034250 for the upper… (15 sources)
  • Coil springs — aftermarket numbers and sag — Broken springs. One owner heard a rattle over bumps and found a broken coil spring (пружина лопнула) on one side that needed replacing; a member notes that a partly… (14 sources)
  • Lower control arm bushings — sourcing — Overview. The front lower control arm (FAW part number FC0134J00) is sold only as a complete assembly; bushings can be pressed out and replaced with Mazda 6 GG or… (14 sources)
  • Lower arm — Mazda 6 GG platform cross-fit — Platform origin: the X80's suspension and chassis components are derived from the Mazda 6 (GG generation, 2003-2007), including struts, hubs, and control arms — which is… (14 sources)
  • Shock absorber prices and costs — Dated prices for shock absorbers, strut assemblies, bearings and installation on the Russian market. Overview: Shock absorbers — overview and platform baseline. (13 sources)
  • Stabilizer bar bushing replacement — Failure mode. Stabilizer bar bushings harden significantly over time (from ~5.5mm original thickness becoming rock-hard) — reported at around 48,000 km. Once hardened,… (13 sources)
  • TPMS sensor cloning when installing aftermarket wheels — When installing aftermarket wheels, the TPMS (tire pressure sensor) signals need to be cloned/reprogrammed to match the new wheel positions — otherwise the system will… (13 sources)
  • Steering wheel removal procedure — Standard removal procedure: (1) remove the plastic clips under the spokes to access two 10mm bolts; (2) unscrew the bolts; (3) lift the wheel toward you carefully — note… (12 sources)
  • Rear suspension bushing overhaul — Complete rear suspension overhaul — parts list (2025-09 report). A full rear suspension bushing/hardware job was documented with the following parts: 1. "Ushastiy"… (10 sources)
  • Steering return vs. tire wear — diagnosis — Diagnostic checklist — steering wheel not self-centering, combined with excessive tire wear: when the steering wheel does not return to center on its own and tires wear… (10 sources)
  • Front coil springs — failure and sourcing — Front coil springs on the X80 are a known failure point, and the parts market is split between scarce genuine FAW springs, aftermarket analogs and Mazda 6 cross-fits.… (9 sources)
  • Shock absorber fitment/quality issues — Some shock absorbers (particularly budget-brand units) may arrive as a pair with visible inconsistencies: one strut carrying the factory barcode/labeling and the other… (9 sources)
  • Front wheel hub — ABS sensor ring identification — Why it matters: front wheel hubs should include an ABS sensor ring — a magnetic ring mounted on the bearing — which is essential for wheel-speed sensing (ABS function).… (7 sources)
  • Power steering pump fluid (ГУР) — Power-steering pump fluid specification: ATF-MV type (M-5 variant). Acceptable alternatives: fluids meeting the 3309 approval standard, Toyota Type 4 (T4), or multi-spec… (7 sources)
  • 225/60/17 tire fitment on stock rims — 225/60/17 tires fit on standard FAW X80 rims with no clearance issues and are reported to look better than the stock 215/60/17 size. (7 sources)
  • Power steering hose — replacement vs. re-crimping — Two hose types. The power steering system has two hoses: the main high-pressure line ("трубка ГУР") and a separate return line ("обратка") — they are distinct parts, so… (6 sources)
  • Rear springs — failure and pneumatic fixes — Summary: the X80's stock rear springs are a known weak point (cracked or sagging coils, bottoming out under load). The community's fixes fall into four groups:… (6 sources)
  • Front strut bearing noise in cold weather — Symptom. The upper strut support bearing ("опорный подшипник") produces noise/clunking when driving in winter cold — reported as creaking that gets progressively louder. (6 sources)
  • Front dampers — gas-filled type and brands — Factory type — gas-filled (gas-oil). The FAW Besturn X80 factory installs gas-filled (gas-oil / gas-charged) dampers on the front axle. This is confirmed by an OZON… (5 sources)
  • Steering column lock type — The steering-column lock on the X80 is mechanical, not electronic — this holds true even on trims equipped with push-button start. The feature physically immobilizes the… (5 sources)
  • Control arm (bearing/full arm) replacement — A service shop quoted 16,000 RUB (RU market, October 2025) for lower control-arm bearing replacement labor. The owner reporting this noted that service shops tend to… (3 sources)
  • Steering wheel spline realignment after removal — The steering wheel attaches to the steering column via a splined connection. When it has been removed for panel work (e.g. dashboard/airbag service), it can be… (3 sources)
  • Subframe silent blocks (low confidence) — ⚠️ Low confidence / unconfirmed: the X80 may have subframe silent blocks (сайлентблоки подрамника) similar to the Mazda GH platform. Suspected function: vibration… (3 sources)
  • Part numbers and prices — suspension-steering — Wheel center caps and trim rings — cross-Besturn compatibility. Aftermarket wheel center caps are compatible with the FAW Besturn X80 and are also shared across other… (3 sources)
  • Rear air suspension (pneumatic bags) installation — Community-shared reference. A Drive2 blog post documents installing pneumatic air suspension balloons (пневмобаллоны) inside the X80's rear coil springs — a DIY… (2 sources)
  • Rear-end instability at ~110 km/h over a road wave — Near loss of control at 110 km/h over a road wave (July 2026): one owner (Victor 🇷🇺) reported an alarming highway incident: driving at about 110 km/h, the car hit a… (2 sources)
  • Recommended tire pressure — Recommended pressure. For standard-size tires on the FAW X80, the recommended pressure is 2.2 bar, with 2.3 bar cited as an acceptable alternative. (2 sources)