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-sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. Inspect the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1 | Bolt (ABS wheel-speed sensor)
2 | Brake hose clip
3 | Nut (stabilizer control link upper side)
4 | Tie-rod end (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
5 | Bolt (shock absorber lower side) (See Bolt (Shock Absorber Lower Side) Installation Note)
6 | Nut (shock absorber upper side)
7 | Shock absorber and coil spring (See Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal Note)
8 | Piston rod nut (See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note)
9 | Mounting rubber
10 | Bearing and upper spring seat
11 | Dust boot
12 | Bound stopper
13 | Coil spring (See Coil Spring Installation Note)
14 | Lower spring seat (if equipped)
15 | Front shock absorber

Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Removal Note

1. Separate the shock absorber and steering knuckle by tapping the steering knuckle.

Piston Rod Nut Removal Note

  Warning
  • Removing the piston rod nut is dangerous. The shock absorber and spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death. Secure the shock absorber in the SSTs before removing the piston rod nut.

1. Protect the coil spring using a piece of cloth, then set the SSTs.

2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs, and remove the piston rod nut.

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Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs.

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2. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.

3. Install the bound stopper, dust boot, bearing, mounting rubber and piston rod nut, then remove the SSTs.

  Piston rod nut tightening torque

  55—67 N·m {5.7—6.8 kgf·m, 41—49 ft·lbf}

Bolt (Shock Absorber Lower Side) Installation Note

1. Align the projection of the shock absorber with the notch of the steering knuckle.

2. Push the lower arm using the jack.

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3. Install the bolt.