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Suspension strut, removing
and installing
Removing
Vehicle must be standing on its wheels
above vehicle lift
- Remove wheel trim.
On light alloy wheels use puller in vehicle tool kit to remove trim cap
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove wheel.
Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 72
Note: - Unbolt suspension strut from axle beam page 42
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8-.
- Remove rear seat backrest side bolster cover or backrest:- Unbolt upper suspension strut mount page 42
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Information on weight codes (code number)
Spring/shock assemblies will be classified
according to weight codes (code number) so that
suspension components can be matched easily.
The spring/shock assembly installed in the
vehicle is indicated by the weight code on the
vehicle data label.
Example of vehicle data label
The vehicle data label is located in the spare wheel well and in the vehicle
Maintenance booklet.
The weight codes can be used to identify the correct spring/shock
assemblies on the parts catalog microfiche. A - Weight code for front suspension
B - Weight code for rear suspension
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