FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

BME021304910201

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 front wheel alignment.

• If there is any malfunction, align the front wheel. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

1
Clip and brake hose
2
Nut (Stabilizer control link)
3
Shock absorber bolt
4
Nut
5
Stiffener
6
Sheet
7
Front shock absorber and spring
8
Piston rod nut
9
Mounting rubber
10
Bearing
11
Upper spring seat
12
Upper spring seat rubber
13
Coil spring
14
Dust boot
15
Bound stopper
16
Lower spring seat rubber
17
Front shock absorber

Piston Rod Nut Removal Note

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.

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.

Bound Stopper Installation Note

1. Apply grease to the contact surface between the bound stopper and the dust boot.

Dust Boot Installation Note

1. Apply grease to the contact surface between the dust boot and the upper spring seat.

Coil Spring Installation Note

1. Temporarily install the coil spring, upper spring seat rubber and upper spring seat 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, upper spring seat rubber and upper spring seat for proper installation as shown in the figure.

3. Align the marks of the coil spring, upper spring seat rubber and upper spring seat. Protect the coil spring and upper seat spring using a piece of cloth, then set the SSTs.

4. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs.

5. Install the lower spring seat rubber on the lower spring seat.

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

7. Make sure that the marks on the shock absorber and upper spring seat are aligned.

8. Install the bearing, mounting rubber, and piston rod nut.

Piston rod nut tightening torque
89.2-127.4 N·m {9.10-12.99 kgf·m, 65.80-93.96 ft·lbf}

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Installation Note

1. Face the mounting block direction indicator toward the rear outboard position, and install the shock absorber.

Stiffener Installation Note

1. Install the stiffener so that F mark faces front of vehicle.