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Fig. 21: Disassembling & Assembling Shock Absorber
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Required Special Tools:
MB991237: Spring Compressor Body MB991239: Arm Set MB991109: Deep Socket
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT << A>> COIL SPRING NUT REMOVAL
CAUTION:
To hold the coil spring securely, install special
tools MB991237 and MB991239 evenly, and so
that the space between both arms of the special
tool will be maximum within the installation
range. Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
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Fig. 28: Drilling Hole In Shock
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STABILIZER BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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2. If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the stabilizer bar link
assembly. REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < FWD>
NOTE: Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage
to the ball joint.
CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the
pole piece at the tip of the ABS sensor so as not to
damage it by striking against other parts.
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Fig. 33: Removing & Installing Rear Suspension Crossmember (FWD)
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS << A>> REAR ABS SENSOR REMOVAL < VEHICLES WITH ABS> The rear ABS sensor can be damaged during service work. Unclamp the rear ABS
sensor cable as shown, and tie it out of the wa
y.
CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the
pole piece at the tip of the ABS sensor so as not to
damage it by striking against other parts.
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Fig. 34: Removing Rear ABS Sensor Cable
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<< B>> TOE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REMOVAL Disconnect the toe control arm only from its rear suspension crossmember side, and
tie it to the trailin
g arm assembl
y as shown.
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Fig. 35: Removing Toe Control Arm Assembly
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<< C>> CROSSMEMBER STAY REMOVAL The crossmember mounting bolts need not be unscrewed when the crossmember
stay is replaced. However, the bolts may be loose while the crossmember stay is
removed. It is recommended that you should retighten the bolts to 100 +/- 10 N.m (74 +
/- 7 f
t-lb
).
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Fig. 38: Installing Crossmember Stay/Nut
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION < AWD>
CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the
pole piece at the tip of the ABS sensor so as not to
damage it by striking against other parts.
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Fig. 39: Removing & Installing Rear Suspension Crossmember (AWD)
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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS << A>> REAR ABS SENSOR REMOVAL < VEHICLES WITH ABS>
CAUTION: For vehicles with ABS, be careful when handling the
pole piece at the tip of the ABS sensor so as not to
damage it by striking against other parts.
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