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YES: Replace it, then go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Unequal Ride Height DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for broken or deteriorated coil spring(s).
Q: Is the coil spring(s) broken or deteriorated?
YES: Replace it, then go to Step 2.
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Noise DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check for lack of lubrication.
Q: Is lubrication inadequate?
YES: Lubricate it, then go to Step 5 .
NO: Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check the ti
ghtened
parts for looseness as well as the bushin
gs for
wear.

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Q: Are the tightened parts and bushings in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace it, then go to Step 5 .
STEP 3. Check for broken coil spring.
Q: Is the coil spring broken?
YES: Replace it, then go to Step 5 .
NO: Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check for strut assembly damage.
Q: Is the strut assembly damaged?
YES: Replace it, then go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 5.
STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the malfunction eliminated?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1 .
SPECIAL TOOLS
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Fig. 12: Removing & Installing Strut Assembly

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INSPECTION
Check for oil leaks from the strut assembly. Check the strut assembly for damage or deformation.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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1. Use special tools MB991237 and MB991238 to compress the coil spring.
Fig. 14: Compressing Coil Spring

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Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool MB991237, otherwise the special
tool will break.
WARNING:Do not use an impact wrench to remove the strut
nut.
Vibration of the impact wrench will cause
special tools MB991237 and MB991238 to
slip and cause personal injury. Vibration of the impact wrench will cause the

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Fig. 18: Installing Strut Insulator

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ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT >>C<< STRUT NUT INSTALLATION 1. Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.
2. Install special tools MB991237 and MB991238 to the strut assembly same as
its removal.
3. While the coil s
prin
g is bein
g com
pressed b
y the s
pecial tools, tem
poraril
y
CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool MB991237, otherwise the special
tool will break.

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Fig. 21: Tightening Strut Nut

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INSPECTION
Check the strut bearing for wear or rust. Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration. Check the coil spring for deformation, deterioration or damage. Check the front suspension strut for deformation.
LOWER ARM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily
tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle
on the ground in an unladen condition.

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SPECIFICATIONS FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Fig. 41: Fastener Tightening Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS COIL SPRING
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage
to the ball joint.

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Fig. 42: Coil Spring Specifications

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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS Fig. 43: Service Specifications

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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Fig. 44: Lubricant Specifications

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