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install it to the spring seat of the shock absorber.
2. Align the end of the coil spring with the stepped section of the spring seat of
the shock absorber.
Fig. 24: Installing Coil Spring
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>>B<< SHOCK ABSORBER INSULATOR INSTALLATION Position a center line (A) of the shock absorber lower bushing inner pipe as shown
from the arrow (B) on the shock absorber insulator. Then install the shock absorber
insulator.
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Fig. 25: Installing Shock Absorber Insulator (LH)
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Fig. 26: Installing Shock Absorber Insulator (RH)
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>>C<< COIL SPRING NUT INSTALLATION 1. Temporarily tighten the coil spring nut.
2. Remove special tools MB991237 and MB991239.
3. Use an Allen wrench to counterhold the piston rod end, and use special tool
MB991109 to ti
ghten the coil s
prin
g nut to 28 +
/- 2 N.m
(20 +
/-2 f
t-lb
).
CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool MB991237. It will break the special
tool. Vibration of the impact wrench will cause
the valve inside the strut to dropout.
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Fig. 27: Installing Coil Spring Nut
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SHOCK ABSORBER DISPOSAL The gas must be discharged from the shock absorber before discarding it. Place the
shock absorber horizontally with its piston rod extended. Then drill a hole of
approximately 3 mm (0.1 inch) in diameter at the location shown in the illustration
and discharge the gas.
WARNING:Wear goggles when drilling to protect your eyes
from flying metal debris.
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Fig. 28: Drilling Hole In Shock
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STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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Fig. 29: Removing & Installing Stabilizer Bar
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>A<< STABILIZER BAR/STABILIZER BUSHING/STABILIZER BAR BRACKET INSTALLATION 1. Position the stabilizer bar identification
paint to the left side.
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2. Adjust the identification paint position as shown in the figure, and tighten the
stabilizer bolt.
Fig. 30: Adjusting Identification Paint Position (FWD)
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Fig. 31: Adjusting Identification Paint Position (AWD)
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INSPECTION
Check the stabilizer bushings for wear and deterioration. Check the stabilizer bar for deterioration or damage. Check all bolts for condition and straightness.
STABILIZER BAR LINK BALL JOINT BREAKAWAY TORQUE CHECK Required Special Tool:
MB990326: Preload Socket
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut to the stud and use
special tool MB990326 to measure the breakaway torque of the ball joint.
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