FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. 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 front ABS wheel-speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

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2.  Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the front shock absorber and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

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3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5.  Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness as shown in the figure.

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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	Clip (front brake hose)
2	Front brake hose
3	Nut (front shock absorber lower side)
4	Bolt (front shock absorber lower side) (See Bolt (Front Shock Absorber Lower Side) Installation Note.)
5	Nut (front stabilizer control link upper side)
6	Front stabilizer control link
7	Nut (front shock absorber upper side)
8	Front shock absorber and coil spring

Bolt (Front Shock Absorber Lower Side) Installation Note

1.  Install the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the bolts from the direction indicated 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.