FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  If the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness is pulled by mistake when performing this procedure, it could cause open circuit. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness on the steering knuckle and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

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3.  Remove in the order shown in the figure.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5.  If the front shock absorber and coil spring is replaced, inspect the wheel alignment and if necessary make adjustments. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	Front brake hose clip (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2	Front stabilizer control link upper nut (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL.) (See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION.)
3	Dynamic damper
4	Dynamic damper
5	Front shock absorber lower bolt (See Front Shock Absorber (Lower) Bolt Installation Note.)
6	Front shock absorber upper nut
7	Front shock absorber and coil spring (See Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note.)

Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note

Caution

•  Set the front stabilizer control link aside before installing the front shock absorber and coil spring. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.

1.  Set the front stabilizer control link aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

2.  Install the front shock absorber and coil spring.

Front Shock Absorber (Lower) Bolt Installation Note

1.  Install the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the bolts in the direction indicated below, and then tighten the nuts to the specified torque.

―  Right side of vehicle: Insert bolt from front of vehicle

―  Left side of vehicle: Insert bolt from rear of vehicle