Section 16: SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION ON INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION (IFS)
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6. SHOCK ABSORBER
The two front shock absorbers are
double-acting and telescopic type. Shock
absorbers ensure a smooth ride and enhance
vehicle stability on the road. Front shock
absorbers have eye-type mountings on the
upper side and bayonet type on lower side.
Shock absorbers are non-adjustable and non-
repairable.
Caution:
When a shock absorber is found
defective, always replace with a new set on
affected axle, except if there has been a re-
cent replacement of one unit. The following
method will help in determining if both shock
absorbers on the same axle have to be re-
placed.
6.1 Shock Absorber Removal
1.
Remove the nut, washer and rubber joint
from shock absorber mounting stud. Dis-
card the rubber joints.
2.
Remove the nut and washer from shock
absorber mounting pin (upper side), taking
care to identify the inner and outer wash-
ers to ease reinstallation. Refer to figure
19 for details.
3.
Remove the shock absorber from the
vehicle.
4.
Remove inner: washers, rubber joint and
bushings from the shock absorber. Dis-
card bushings and rubber joint.
FIGURE 19: SHOCK ABSORBER
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6.2 Shock Absorber
Installation
1.
Check that the shock absorber mounting
pin is properly torqued (350 - 400 lbf·ft
(475 - 545 N·m)). Ensure that the stud is
clean and not stripped (upper side).
2.
Install new rubber (mounting) bushing on
shock absorber (upper side).
3.
Place the inner washer on shock absorber
pin (Fig. 19).
4.
Install washer and rubber joint on shock
absorber mounting stud (lower side).
5.
Install the shock absorber as shown in
figure 18 with the mounting stud protruding
through the hole in the mounting bracket
and the shock absorber eyes over the
mounting pins. Install the outer washer.
6.
Place a rubber joint and washer on the
shock absorber mounting stud. Place the
lower shock absorber mounting stud nut
and torque to 70 - 80 lbf·ft (95 - 110 N·m).
7.
Place the upper mounting pin stud nut and
torque to 70 - 80 lbf·ft (95 - 110 N·m).
7. SWAY BAR
A sway bar is provided on the front and drive
axles to increase vehicle stability. It controls
lateral motion (swaying movement) of vehicle.
