Removal and Installation

FRONT COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Perform adjustment before removal. (With 4WAS) Front Coil Spring And Shock Absorber.
2.Remove tires with power tool. Exploded View.
3.Remove wheel sensor harness from shock absorber. Removal And Installation.

CAUTION:
Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
4.Remove brake hose mounting nut, and separate brake hose from shock absorber. Removal And Installation.
5.Remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link. Removal And Installation.
6.Separate upper link from steering knuckle. Removal And Installation.
7.Remove shock absorber mounting bracket mounting nuts, and remove shock absorber assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Never tap on the ball joint cap of the stabilizer connecting rod with a hammer or a similar item when inserting the stabilizer connecting rod into the transverse link.
- Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
- Perform inspection after installation. Front Coil Spring And Shock Absorber.
- After replacing the shock absorber, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the shock absorber.
Procedures.