#
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

id021300801400

  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.

.

1 | Bolt (brake hose bracket)
2 | Nut (front stabilizer control link)
3 | Bolt (front shock absorber lower side) (See Bolt (Front Shock Absorber Lower Side) Removal Note.)
4 | Dynamic damper
5 | Damper fork (See Damper Fork Installation Note.)
6 | Nut (front shock absorber upper side)
7 | Front shock absorber and coil spring (See Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note.)
8 | Piston rod nut (See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note.)
9 | Mounting rubber assy
10 | Mounting rubber
11 | Bearing
12 | Spring seat
13 | Bound stopper
14 | Spring seat rubber
15 | Dust boot
16 | Coil spring (See Coil Spring Installation Note.)
17 | Front shock absorber

## Bolt (Front Shock Absorber Lower Side) Removal Note

1. Support the knuckle with a jack to prevent from falling.

## 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.

## Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Temporarily install the coil spring, dust boot and mounting rubber on the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.

2. Mark the coil spring, dust boot and mounting rubber for proper installation as shown in the figure.

3. Align the marks of the coil spring and dust boot. Protect the coil spring and dust boot using a piece of cloth, then set the SSTs.

4. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs.

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

6. Make sure that the marks on the shock absorber and dust boot are aligned.

7. Install the mounting rubber and piston rod nut, then remove the SSTs.

Piston rod nut tightening torque

  39.2-52.9 N·m {4.00-5.39 kgf·m, 29.0-39.0 ft·lbf}

## Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Install the stud bolts at a 27°-33° angle from where the stabilizer control link is installed (center line), towards the inner side of the vehicle.

## Damper Fork Installation Note

1. Align the gap of the damper fork with the projections of the damper

2. Tighten the bolt.