Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
90 - 110 (9.0 - 11.0, 65 - 80)

2. Remove the brake hose and the wheel speed sensor bracket from the front strut assembly by loosening the mounting bolts.




3. Disconnect the stabilizer link with the front strut assembly after loosening the nut.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
100 - 120 (10.0 - 12.0, 72 - 87)




4. Remove the cap and than loosen the strut mounting nuts.




5. Disconnect the front strut assembly with the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft) :
140 - 160 (14.0 - 16.0, 101 - 115)




6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Disassembly

1. Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A) until there is only a little tension of the spring on the strut.




2. Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
3. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.

Inspection

1. Check the strut insulator bearing 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.






Reassembly

1. Install the spring lower pad (D) so that the protrusions (A) fit in the holes (C) in the spring lower seat (B).




2. Compress coil spring using special tool (09546-26000).
Install compressed coil spring into shock absorber.

NOTE:
1) Indicated two identification color marks on the coil spring one follows model option (see page SS-2) the other follows load classification according to the below.
Pay attention to distinguish between the two marks and then install them.
2) Install the coil spring with the identification mark directed toward the knuckle.

3. After fully extending the piston rod, install the spring upper seat and insulator assembly.
4. After seating the upper and lower ends of the coil spring (A) in the upper and lower spring seat grooves (B) correctly, tighten new self-locking nut temporarily.




5. Remove the special tool (09546-26000).
6. Tighten the self-locking nut to the specified torque.

Tightening torque :
50 - 70 Nm (5 - 7 kgf-m, 36 - 50 lb-ft)