STRUT ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION33-10
>>B<< STRUT NUT (SELF-LOCKING NUT)
INSTALLATION
1. Ensure that the bearing is seated correctly.
CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt
of special tool spring compressor body
(MB991237), otherwise the special tool will break.
AC001085 AB
MB991238MB991237
2. Install following special tools to the strut assembly
same as its removal.
•Spring compressor body (MB991237)
•Arm set (MB991238)
3. While the coil spring is being compressed by the
special tools, temporarily tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut).
4. Align the hole in the strut spring lower seat with the hole in the spring upper seat.
NOTE:
AC006091 AB
Rod
Using a rod as shown fa cilitates the alignment.
5. Align lower end of the coil spring with the groove
in the spring lower seat, and then loosen the
special tools.
CAUTION
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the
self-locking nut, otherwise the strut nut
(self-locking nut) will be damaged.
AC006091 AB
MB991681
MB991682
6. Using following special tools, tighten the strut nut
(self-locking nut) to 60
± 10 N⋅m.
•Wrench (MB991681)
•Socket (MB991682)
INSPECTIONM1332001400188
•Check the strut bearing for wear or rust.
•Check the rubber parts for damage or deteriora-
tion.
•Check the coil spring for deformation, deteriora-
tion or damage.
•Check the strut for deformation.
42-1
GROUP 42
BODY
CONTENTS
HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . .42-3
ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE
AROUND HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-3
ADJUSTMENT OF ALIGNMENT OF
HOOD STEPPED PORTION AND
HOOD STRIKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-3
ADJUSTMENT OF HOOD HEIGHT . . . 42-3
HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . 42-4
FENDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-5
SPECIAL TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-5
FENDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . 42-6
FUEL FILLER LID . . . . . . . . . . .42-8
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .42-8
STRUT TOWER BAR . . . . . . . .42-9
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .42-9
WINDOW GLASS . . . . . . . . . . . 42-10
ADHESIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-10
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-10
WINDOW REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-10
WINDSHIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 42-12
REAR WINDOW GLASS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 42-17
QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-20
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 42-20
TAILGATE WINDOW GLASS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-23
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . 42-23
DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-25
SERVICE SPECIFICA TIONS . . . . .42-25
SEALANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-25
SPECIAL TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-26
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