Components Location |
1. Lock nut 2. Insulator dust cap 3. Self lock nut 4. Strut insulator 5. Strut bearing 6. Spring upper seat |
7. Spring upper pad 8. Coli spring 9. Dust cover 10. Bumper rubber 11. Spring lower pad 12. Shock absorber |
Removal |
1. |
Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub.
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2. |
Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover") |
3. |
Remove the strut lock nuts (A).
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4. |
Remove the brake caliper hose bracket bolt (A) and wheel speed sensor bracket bolt (B).
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5. |
Remove the stabilizer link nut (A).
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6. |
Loosen the bolts and then remove the strut assembly (A) from the knuckle.
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7. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Disassembly |
1. |
Using a strut spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
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2. |
Using the SST (09546-3X100), loosen the self locking nut.
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3. |
Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly. |
4. |
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly. |
Inspection |
1. |
Check the strut insulator for wear or damage. |
2. |
Check rubber parts for damage or deterioration. |
3. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation.
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Disposal
1. |
Fully extend the piston rod. |
2. |
Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder.
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