Front

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION





^ Remove shock absorber fixing bolt and nut (to hoodledge).
^ Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.





^ When installing strut spacer, it must be positioned as shown left.

DISASSEMBLY





1. Set shock absorber on vise, then loosen piston rod lock nut.
^ Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
2. Compress spring with Tool so that shock absorber mounting insulator can be fumed by hand.

WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring.





3. Remove piston rod lock nut.

INSPECTION
Shock Absorber Assembly
^ Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
^ Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
^ Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.

Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts
^ Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration. Replace if necessary.

Thrust Bearing
^ Check thrust bearing parts for abnormal noise or excessive rattle in axial direction.
^ Replace if necessary.

Coil Spring
^ Check for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.

ASSEMBLY





^ When installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as shown in the figure at left.





^ Install upper spring seat with alignment mark facing the outer side of vehicle, in line with strut-to-knuckle attachment points.
^ Replace strut lower mounting nuts.
^ When installing strut to knuckle, be sure to hold bolts and tighten nuts.
Tightening Torque: 114 - 133 N, (11.6 - 13.6 kg-m, 84 - 98 ft. lbs.).