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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
INSPECTION
INSPECT SHOCK ABSORBER
Compress and extend the shock absorber rod and check that
there is no abnormal resistance or unusual operation
sounds.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock absorber with
a new one.
NOTICE: When discarding the shock absorber, use the
following procedure.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL
1. FULLY EXTEND SHOCK ABSORBER ROD
2. DRILL HOLE TO REMOVE GAS FROM CYLINDER
Using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder within the shaded re-
gion to remove the gas inside.
CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be care-
ful of chips which may fly up when drilling.
SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHING
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, press out the bushing.
SST 09710±14012 (09710±00020)
2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, press in a new bush-
ing.
SST 09710±14012 (09710±00020)
HINT: Do not apply grease or oil to the bushing.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL INSULATOR TO SUSPENSION SUPPORT
HINT: Match the bolt of the suspension support with the cut±
out part of the insulator.
2. INSTALL SPRING BUMPER TO SHOCK ABSORBER SA±24
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3. INSTALL COIL SPRING TO SHOCK ABSORBER
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727±30020
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the
SST.
(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT: Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the
spring seat of the shock absorber.
4. INSTALL SUSPENSION SUPPORT
(a) Install the suspension support to the rod.
(b) Temporarily tighten a new nut.
(c) Turn the suspension support so that one of the bolts on the
suspension support faces the same direction, as shown in
the illustration.
HINT: Align the bolt so that a line drawn between the rod and
the bolt would be 90° to the direction of the lower bushing.
(d) Remove the SST.
HINT: After removing the SST, again check the direction of
the suspension support.
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UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS
SA±26± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SUSPENSION
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UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
(See page BR±62 and SA±4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 NVm (1,200 kgfVcm, 87 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE
HARNESS CLAMP
(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor from the
steering knuckle.
Torque: 8 NVm (80 kgfVcm, 69 in.Vlbf)
(b) Remove the 3 bolts and wire harness clamp to prevent the
wire harness being damaged when removing or installing the
through bolt.
4. DISCONNECT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the cotter pin and the nut.
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper suspension arm from the
steering knuckle.
SST 09628±62011
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD
6. LH side only:
MOVE WASHER TANK
(a) Remove the 2 washer tank set bolts.
(b) Move the washer tank away from the body.
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7. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the bolt and nut.
Torque: 164 NVm (1,670 kgfVcm, 121 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension
torque the nut.
(b) Remove the upper suspension arm.
UPPER BALL JOINT INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before
installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
every 2±4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Torque (turning):
1.0±3.4 NVm (10±35 kgfVcm, 9±30 in.Vlbf)
If not within specification, replace the upper suspension arm.
Corrected 6/21/01 ± MH SA±28
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LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS
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LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check front wheel
alignment.
(See page SA±4)
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgfVcm, 76 ftVlbf)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the steering
knuckle.
Torque: 118 NVm (1,200 kgfVcm, 87 ftVlbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the nut and disconnect the link from the arm.
Torque: 74 NVm (750 kgfVcm, 54 ftVlbf)
HINT: If the ball joint stud turns together with the nut, use a
hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
5. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the clip and nut.
Torque: 125 NVm (1,270 kgfVcm, 92 ftVlbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower
suspension arm.
SST 09628±62011
6. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and disconnect the lower suspension
arm from the shock absorber.
Torque: 143 NVm (1,460 kgfVcm, 106 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut. SA±30
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(b) Remove the nut, 2 bolts and the front lower arm bracket stay.
Torque:
Bolt: 44 NVm (450 kgfVcm, 33 ftVlbf)
Nut: 59 NVm (600 kgfVcm, 43 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: Before installing the lower arm bracket
stay, adjust front wheel alignment.
(c) Before loosening the adjusting cam, place matchmarks on
the front and rear adjusting cams and subframe.
(d) Remove the nuts, adjusting cams and lower suspension arm.
Torque: 226 NVm (2,300 kgfVcm, 166 ftVlbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nuts.
7. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 bolts and bracket from the lower arm.
Torque: 52 NVm (530 kgfVcm, 38 ftVlbf)
LOWER BALL JOINT INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before
installing the nut.
(b) Using torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
every 2±4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Torque (turning):
1.0±3.4 NVm (10±35 kgfVcm, 9±30 in.Vlbf)
If not within specification, replace the lower suspension arm.
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