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, remove the wiper arm (LH). (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. When working on the left side of the vehicle, partially peel back the cowl grille (LH).

3. When working on the right side of the vehicle, partially peel back the cowl grille (RH).

4. Remove the front fender molding. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. 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.)

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

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

Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Removal Note

1. Make a mark on the body aligning the identification mark on the mounting rubber before removing the front shock absorber and coil spring.

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Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Align the identification mark on the mounting rubber with the mark on the body.

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2. Install the front shock absorber installation bolts from the following directions.

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  ― LH: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear
  ― RH: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front