FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1.  When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the front auto leveling sensor link lower side. (Vehicle with headlight auto leveling system) (See FRONT AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the windshield wiper arm. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.  Inspect for front wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	ABS wheel-speed sensor
2	Clip
3	Cap
4	Nut
5	Stiffener
6	Front shock absorber and coil spring (See Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note)

Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note

1.  Install the front shock absorber and coil spring so that the identification mark on the mounting rubber is facing to the position indicated in the figure.

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2.  Mount the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the front shock absorber lower bolts as indicated below, and then tighten them to the specified torque.

―  Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front.

―  Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.