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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Special service tool (SST)

49 JP02 004   Spreader

Replacement part

Removal

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the front shock absorber and steering knuckle component.(See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)

3.  Secure the front shock absorber and steering knuckle component in a vise.

4.  Remove the bolt and the nut shown in the figure.

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5.  Install the SST to the connection area of the front shock absorber and coil spring and the steering knuckle.

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6.  Rotate the SST90° and disconnect the front shock absorber and coil spring from the steering knuckle.

7.  Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring and the steering knuckle.

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Installation

1.  Secure the steering knuckle in a vise.

2.  Insert the front shock absorber and coil spring into the steering knuckle so that the front shock absorber bracket is contacted with the end face of the steering knuckle.

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3.  Remove the SST.

4.  Install a new bolt and nut in the direction shown below and tighten them to the specified torque.

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―  Right side of vehicle: Insert bolt from front of vehicle

―  Left side of vehicle: Insert bolt from rear of vehicle

5.  Install the front shock absorber and steering knuckle component.(See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)

6.  If the front shock absorber and coil spring is replaced, inspect the wheel alignment and if necessary make adjustments.(See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT [(E)].)