Removal
SUSPENSION: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR Removal
3. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER LH Removal
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal
7. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
8. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal
10. DISCONNECT FRONT NO. 2 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
11. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal
13. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Loosen the lock nut of the front shock absorber.
- Do not remove the lock nut.
- Loosen the lock nut only when disassembling the front shock absorber with coil spring.
(b) Remove the 3 nuts from the upper side of the front suspension support.
(c) Slowly lower the jack. Remove the bolt from the lower side to remove the front shock absorber with coil spring.