Subsection XX (FRONT SUSPENSION)
GENERAL
The procedure explained below is the same for
the RH and LH sides unless otherwise noted.
PROCEDURES
SHOCK ABSORBER
Shock Absorber Removal
1. Safely lift and support the vehicle of the ground.
2. Remove screws and nuts retaining shock ab-
sorber.
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3. Remove shock absorber.
Shock Absorber Inspection
Remove spring from shock absorber. Refer to
SPRINGS
in this subsection.
Secure the end of shock body in a vise with its rod
upward.
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TYPICAL
NOTICE
Do not clamp directly on shock
body.
Extend and compress the piston several times
over its entire stroke. Check that it moves
smoothly and with uniform resistance with its
rod upward.
Check the following conditions that will denote a
defective shock:
– A skip or a hang back when reversing stroke at
mid travel.
– Seizing or binding condition except at extreme
end of either stroke.
– Oil leakage.
– A gurgling noise, after completing one full com-
pression and extension stroke.
Replace if any faults are present.
Shock Absorber Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
Install shock absorber screws from front towards
rear of vehicle.
Tighten shock absorber nuts to specification.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Upper shock absorber
nut
61 N•m ± 9 N•m
(45 lbf•ft ± 7 lbf•ft)
Lower shock absorber
nut
73 N•m ± 7 N•m
(54 lbf•ft ± 5 lbf•ft)
SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHINGS
Refer to
SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHINGS
in
REAR SUSPENSION
subsection for complete
procedures.
SPRINGS
Refer to
SPRINGS
in
REAR SUSPENSION
subsec-
tion for complete procedures.
LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Lower Suspension Arm Removal
1. Safely lift and support the vehicle off the
ground.
2. Remove wheel, refer to
WHEELS AND TIRES
subsection.
3. Remove screw and nut securing lower ball joint
to knuckle.
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