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Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

Special Service Tool (SST) 

49 T034 1A0
Coil spring compressor set
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WARNING:
  • Removing/installing the front shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous. The front shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, and damage the vehicle.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. (Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (Refer to FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. After replacing any of the following parts, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (Refer to FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
    • Mounting rubber
    • Bearing
    • Dust boot
    • Bound stopper
    • Lower spring seat
    • Front shock absorber
    • Coil spring
      Fig 1: Front Shock Absorber Components With Torque Specification
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      COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

      1 Cap
      2 Piston rod nut
      (See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note .) Mounting rubber
      (See Mounting Rubber Installation Note .) Bearing
      5 Dust boot
      5 Bound stopper
      7 Lower spring seat
      8 Front shock absorber
      9 Coil spring
      (See Coil Spring Installation Note .)
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