| 1. |
Remove the front wheel &
tire.
Tightening
torque :
88.3 ~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0Kgf.m, 65.1 ~
79.6lb-ft)
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|
Be careful not to damage to the hub
bolts when removing the front wheel &
tire. | |
| 2. |
Remove the brake hose(A) & wheel speed
sensor bracket(B) from the front strut assembly by loosening
mounting bolts.
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| 3. |
Disconnect the stabilizer link(B) with the
front strut assembly(A) after loosening the nut.
Tightening
torque :
98.1 ~ 117.7 N.m(10.0 ~ 12.0Kgf.m, 72.3
~ 86.8lb-ft)
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|
| 4. |
Disconnect the front strut assembly(A) with
the knuckle by loosening the bolt & nut.
Tightening
torque :
137.3 ~ 156.9N.m(14.0 ~ 16.0Kgf.m, 101.3
~ 115.7lb-ft)
|
|
| 5. |
Remove the front strut assembly and than
loosen the strut mounting nuts(A).
Tightening
torque :
44.1 ~ 58.8N.m(4.5 ~ 6.0Kgf.m, 32.5 ~
43.4lb-ft)
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|
| 6. |
Installation is the reverse of
removal. |
| 1. |
Remove the dust cover(A).
|
| 2. |
Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress
the coil spring (A).
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| 3. |
Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut
assembly(B). |
| 4. |
Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring
and dust cover from the strut
assembly. |
| 5. |
Reassembly is the reverse of the
disassembly. |
| 1. |
Check the strut bearing for wear and
damage. |
| 2. |
Check the spring upper and lower seat for
damage and deterioration. |
| 3. |
Compress and extend the piston rod (A) and
check that there is no abnormal resistance or unusual sound during
operation.
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Disposal
| 1. |
Fully extend the piston
rod. |
| 2. |
Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas
from the cylinder.
|
The gas coming out is harmless, but be
careful of chips that may fly when drilling.
Be sure to wear safety goggles or eye
protection when performing this
task. | | |
