Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 03 (FRONT SUSPENSION)
GENERAL
The procedure explained below is the same for the
RH and LH sides unless otherwise noted.
During assembly/installation, use the torque val-
ues and service products as in the exploded view.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to
SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS
and
LOCTITE
APPLICATION
at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.
WARNING
Torque
wrench
tightening
specifications
must be strictly adhered to.
Locking devices (e.g.: locking tabs, elastic
stop nuts, cotter pins, etc.) must be replaced
with new ones.
Hoses or cables removed or disconnected must
be installed and routed at the same place.
CAUTION: Locking ties removed during a pro-
cedure must be replaced and installed at the
same location.
PROCEDURES
STRUT
Strut Removal
Remove the front rack. Refer to
BODY
section.
Remove the appropriate strut nut cap on the top
of the front fender.
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1. Strut nut caps
Loosen wheel lug nuts of the appropriate wheel.
Lift front of vehicle until front struts are fully ex-
tended.
Install a jack stand under the frame to support the
vehicle off the ground.
Remove wheel.
Unscrew bolts retaining strut to the knuckle.
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1. Strut bolts
2. Strut
3. Knuckle
Remove the circlip and unscrew the strut nut.
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1. Circlip
2. Strut nut
Remove strut from vehicle.
Strut Disassembly
To remove spring from the strut, use the spring
remover (P/N 529 036 007).
529036007
Place the tool in a vise.
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Position the top of the strut in the tool.
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