Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

Special Service Tool (SST) 

49 T034 1A0 Coil spring compressor set

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1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See 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. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
   • Mounting rubber
   • Bearing
   • Dust boot
   • Bound stopper
   • Lower spring seat
   • Front shock absorber
   • Coil spring
   Fig 1: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Components With Torque Specification

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   COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
   
   

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