Removal |
1. |
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
2. |
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.
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3. |
Using a hex wrench, fix the end of stabilizer link and then loosen the nut(A).
[ECS] [HPD] |
4. |
Loosen the bolt & nut (A), separate the front shock absorber assembly from the lower arm.
[4WD] [2WD] |
5. |
Disconnect the connector and loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt to remove it. [ECS]
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6. |
Loosen the wheel speed sensor bracket bolt to remove it. [HPD]
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7. |
Remove the split pin & castle nut.
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8. |
Disconnect the front upper arm from the knuckle using a SST (09568-2J100). |
9. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly from the frame by loosening the mounting bolt (A).
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10. |
Loosen the nuts and remove the bracket (B) from the strut assembly (A).
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11. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
12. |
Check the alignment.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment")
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Disassembly |
1. |
Compress the coil spring with a strut spring compressor. Do not compress the spring excessively. |
2. |
Remove the lock nut (B) after removing the cover (A).
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3. |
Gradually turn the bolt on the spring compressor to slowly
release the tension from the spring. Then, disconnect the components. |
4. |
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
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Inspection |
1. |
Check the components for damage or deformation. |
2. |
Compress and extend the piston rod and check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during operation. |
3. |
When disposing the shock absorber, fully extend the piston
rod (A) and then drill a hole on the B section to discharge gas from the
cylinder.
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