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FRONT SUSPENSION Shock Absorber
DISASSEMBLY AND, REASSEMBLY
12
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Disassembly steps
n u t
Upper bushing A 4. Upper bracket assembly
5. Upper spring pad
6. Collar
1 2 3 7 .
7. Upper bushing 8. assembly . . 10. Dust cover
12. Shock
,
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL
(1) the coil spring using the special tools.
Caution
1. Install the special tools evenly so that the
maximum length will be attained
the
installation range.
2. Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the specia l
tool bolt.
(2) While holding the piston rod, remove the self-locking nut.
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench to the
tool bolt.
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FRONT SUSPENSION Shock Absorber
Damper foinstallation
of the body
REASSEMBLY. SERVICE
COIL SPRING INSTALLATION
(1) Use the special tools to
the coil spring and
install it to the shock absorber.
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of
the special tool.
(2) Align the edge of the coil spring to the steppe d part of
the shock
spring seat.
UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY
so that the position as’
in the illustration with respect the fork installation
bolt.
. SELF-LOCKING NUT . .
( 1 )
(2). the special tools and
tighten the
to- the ,
Caution
Do not use an impact wrench.
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Compression Lower and
FRONT SUSPENSION
Lower Arm
COMPRESSION LOWER ARM AND LATERAL ARM
ASSEMBLIES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation OperationlFront Alignment Adjustment(Refer to ,
98-118
\ 6 9 - 7 8
Compression lower arm assemblyremoval steps
1. Compression lower arm bail joint
and knuckle connection
2. Compression lower arm mounting
bolts3. Compression lower arm assembly
Lateral lower arm assemblyremoval steps
4.
Stay5. absorber lower mounting
6. Lateral lower arm ball joint and
knuckle connection7. Lateral lower arm mounting bolt
8. Lateral lower arm assembly
CautionIndicates parts which should be tightened,
and then fully tightened with the on the ground
in the unladen condltlon.
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FRONT SUSPENSION
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
LOWER ARM BALL
KNUCKLE/LATERAL LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
AND KNUCKLE .
Caution
1.Use the special tool to loosen the tie rod mounting
nut. Only loosen the nut; do from the
ball joint.
2.Support the special tool with a cord, etc. to prevent
it from coming off.
INSPECTION29299929959
lCheck the bushings for wear and deterioration.
lCheck the lower arm for bends or damage.
lCheck all bolts for condition and straightness.
BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball, joint stud several time s; install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
breakaway torque of theball joint.
Compression lower arm ball joint
Standard value: ‘Nm (4-22
Lateral lower arm ball joint
Standard value: 1.5 Nm (13 or less
(2)
When the measured value exceeds. the standard value ,
replace the compression lower arm assembly or lateral
lower arm assembly
(3) When the measured value is lower than the stand ard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly wit hout
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that b all joint.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
If there are any cracks in or damage to dust cover, replace
the arm assembly.
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Compression Arm and
FRONT SUSPENSION Lateral Lower Arm Assemblies,
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
REPLACEMENT
Replace the dust cover by the following procedure only if
the dust cover has become damaged by accident durin g
servicing.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the lip and inside of the
dust cover.
(3)
Using the special tool, drive in the dust cover to the position
shown in the illustration.
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STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal steps
1. Stabilizer link mounting nut
2. Stabilizer link
3. Stabilizer bar bracket
39 Nm
28
4. Bushing5. Stabilizer bar
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION
Position the stabilizer bar so that the marking on the stabilizer
bar and the edge of the bracket becomes the referen ce value,
and then tighten the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt.
INSPECTION
lCheck the bushings for wear and deterioration.
lCheck the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damag e.
lCheck all bolts for condition and straightness.
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FRONT SUSPENSION , ,
Al
Clip ring ends onopposite side also possible)
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY
CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
breakaway torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: Nm (4-13
(2) When the measured value exceeds the standard va lue,
replace the stabilizer link.
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly wit hout
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that b all joint.
BALL JOINT DUST COVER CHECK
If there are any cracks in or damage to the dust co ver, replace
the stabilizer link.
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
Replace the dust cover by the following procedure o nly if
the dust cover has become damaged by accident durin g
servicing.
(1) Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
(2) Apply multipurpose grease to the inside of the dust cover.
(3) Use plastic tape on the stabilizer link threads as shown
in the illustration, and then install the dust cove r to the
stabilizer link.
(4) Secure the dust cover by the clip ring.
NOTE
When installing the clip ring, align the ends at a
angle from the axis of the stabilizer link.
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