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 an 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 rubber from the front shock absorber.

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3. 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.

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

6. When replacing the front shock absorber and coil spring, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (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

Front shock absorber lower bolt

(See Front Shock Absorber Lower Bolt Installation Note.)

4

Front shock absorber upper nut

5

Front shock absorber and coil spring

(SeeFront Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note.)

Front 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 from the direction shown as follows, 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.

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	Front shock absorber lower bolt (See Front Shock Absorber Lower Bolt Installation Note.)
4	Front shock absorber upper nut
5	Front shock absorber and coil spring (SeeFront Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note.)