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FS-17
Front Arm
FRONT SUSPENSION
C: DISASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
Using the ST and a press, remove the front bush-
ing.
ST 927680000 INSTALLER & REMOVER
SET
2. REAR BUSHING
1) Put an alignment mark on the front arm based on
the center of rear bushing recess portion.
CAUTION:
Always put an alignment mark for aligning the
position on bushing installation.
2) Using the ST and a press, remove the rear bush-
ing.
ST1 REMOVER
ST2 BASE
D: ASSEMBLY
1. FRONT BUSHING
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Install the front bushing in proper direction as
shown in the figure.
(1) Put an alignment mark.
(2) Recess portion (wide spacing)
(3) Recess portion (narrow spacing)
ST
FS-00204
FS-00215
(2)
(1)
(1)(3)
(1) Press
(2) Front arm
(3) Rear bushing
(1) Face the bushing toward the center of ball joint.
(2) Ball joint
(3)±3°
(1)
(2)
(3)
ST2
ST1
FS-00126
FS-00102
(1)
(2)
(3)
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FS-18
Front Arm
FRONT SUSPENSION
2. REAR BUSHING
1) As shown in the figure below, install the rear
bushing with its longer inner cylinder facing down-
ward and the shorter facing upward, with the iden-
tification paint marking pointed down.
2) Align the center of rear bushing recess portion
with the aligning mark on the front arm.
3) Using the ST and a press, install the rear bush-
ing.
ST1 20299AG000 REMOVER
ST2 20299AG010 BASE
E: INSPECTION
1) Check the front arm for wear, damage or cracks,
and correct or replace if defective.
2) Check the bushing for crack, fatigue or damage.
(1) Front arm
(2) Bushing inner cylinder
(3) Longer
(4) Shorter
(5) Identification paint
(1) Alignment mark
(2) Recess portion (wide spacing)
(3) Recess portion (narrow spacing)
FS-00205
(4)
(3)
(2)
(5)(1)
FS-00215
(2)
(1)
(1)(3)
(1) Press
(2) Front arm
(3) Rear bushing
FS-00127
(1)
(2)(3)
ST2
ST1
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FS-19
Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION
7. Front Strut
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front
wheels.
2) Place an alignment mark on the camber adjust-
ing bolt and strut.
3) Remove the bolt securing the brake hose from
the strut.
4) Remove the clip securing the ABS wheel speed
sensor harness.
5) Remove the two bolts securing the housing to
the strut.
NOTE:
While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen
the self–locking nut.
6) Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to
body.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the strut mount at the upper side of strut to
body, and tighten it with new self-locking nuts.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
2) Align alignment marks on the camber adjusting
bolt and strut.
Using new self–locking nuts, install the strut to the
housing.
NOTE:
While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the
self–locking nut.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.9 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)
3) Secure the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to
the strut.
4) Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to
the strut.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)
5) Install the front wheels.
NOTE:
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
FS-00037
FS-00206
FS-00207
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FS-20
Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION
C: DISASSEMBLY
1) Using a coil spring compressor, compress the
coil spring.
2) Using the ST, remove the self–locking nut.
ST 20399AG000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
3) Remove the strut mount, spacer and upper
spring seat from strut.
4) Gradually decrease the compression force of
compressor, and remove the coil spring.
5) Remove the dust cover and helper spring.
D: ASSEMBLY
1) Before installing the coil spring, strut mount, etc.
on strut, check for the presence of air in the damp-
ening force generating mechanism of the strut
since air prevents proper dampening force produc-
tion.
2) Checking for presence of air
(1) Place the strut vertically with the piston rod
facing up.
(2) Move the piston rod to the center of its entire
stroke.
(3) While holding the piston rod end with fin-
gers, move the rod up and down.
(4) If the piston rod moves more than 10 mm
(0.39 in) in the former step, purge air from the
strut.
3) Air purging procedure
(1) Place the strut vertically with the piston rod
facing up.
(2) Fully extend the piston rod.
(3) With the piston rod fully extended, place the
piston rod side down. The strut must stand ver-
tically.
(4) Fully retract the piston rod.
(5) Repeat 3 or 4 times from the step (1).
NOTE:
After purging air from the strut, be sure to place the
strut with the piston rod facing up. If the strut is laid
down for any reason, check for the entry of air in ac-
cordance with “Checking for presence of air”
4) Using a coil spring compressor, compress the
coil spring.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vertical install direction of the
coil spring is as shown in the figure.
5) Set the coil spring correctly so that its end face
seats well in the spring seat as shown in the figure.
6) Install the helper and dust cover to the piston
rod.
FS-00040
FS-00041
ST
(1) Place the flat end on the top side.
(2) Identification paint
(1) Coil spring end face
FS-00216
(2)
(1)
FS-00043
(1)
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FS-21
Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION
7) Pull the piston rod fully upward, and install the
spring seat.
NOTE:
Position the upper spring seat as shown in the fig-
ure.
8) Install spacer and the strut mount to piston rod,
and tighten a new self-locking nut temporarily.
9) Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod
from turning, tighten the new self-locking nut with
ST.
ST 20399AG000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET
Tightening torque:
55 N·m (5.6 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)
10) Loosen the coil spring carefully.
E: INSPECTION
Check the removed part for wear, damage and
cracks, and then repair or replace it if defective.
1. DAMPER STRUT
1) Check for oil leaks.
2) Move the piston rod up and down to check that it
operates smoothly without any hitch.
3) Piston rod play
•Measure the play as follows:
Fix the outer shell in place and fully extend the rod.
Set a dial gauge at the end of rod L [10 mm (0. 39
in)], and then read the dial gauge indication P1while applying a force of W [20 N (2 kgf, 4 lb)] to the
threaded portion. Apply a force of 20 N (2 kgf, 4 lb)
from the opposite direction of “W”, and then read
the dial gauge indication P2.
Play limit (P1 + P2):
0.8 mm (0.031 in)
If the play exceeds limit, replace the strut.
2. STRUT MOUNT
Check the rubber part for deformation, cracks or
deterioration, and then replace it with a new one if
defective.
3. DUST COVER
If any cracks or damage are found, replace it with a
new one.
4. COIL SPRING
If a permanent strain is found, replaced it with a
new part.
5. HELPER
Replace it with a new one if cracked or damaged.
(1) Outside of body
(1)FS-00208
FS-00041
ST
FS-00046
W
L
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FS-22
Front Strut
FRONT SUSPENSION
F: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
•Before handling struts, be sure to wear gog-
gles to protect eyes from gas, oil and cutting
powder.
•Do not disassemble the strut damper or
throw into flames.
•When discarding gas filled struts, drill holes
in them to purge the gas.
1) Place the strut on a level surface with the piston
rod fully expanded.
2) Using a 2 — 3 mm (0.08 — 0.12 in) dia. drill,
make holes in areas shown in the figure.
(1) 40 mm (1.57 in)
FS-00047(1)
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FS-23
Front Crossmember
FRONT SUSPENSION
8. Front Crossmember
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front
wheels.
2) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
3) Remove the front crossmember support plate.
Support Plate.>
4) Remove the front stabilizer.
MOVAL, Front Stabilizer.>
5) Disconnect the tie-rod end from housing.
6) Remove the front arm.
AL, Front Arm.>
7) Remove the nuts attaching the engine mount
cushion rubber to crossmember.
8) Remove the steering universal joint.
9) Disconnect the power steering hose from steer-
ing gearbox.
10) Lift the engine approx. 10 mm (0.39 in) using
the chain block.
11) Support the crossmember with a jack, remove
the bolts securing crossmember to body, and then
gradually lower the crossmember with steering
gearbox as a unit.
CAUTION:
When removing the crossmember downward,
be careful that the tie-rod end does not interfere
with drive shaft boot.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
•Use a new bolt and self-locking nut. For parts
which are not reusable, refer to “COMPONENT”.
tion.>
•Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state
where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels
are in full contact with the ground.
Tightening torque:
Crossmember to body:
95 N·m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
Engine mounting to Crossmember:
85 N·m (8.7 kgf-m, 62.7 ft-lb)
Front arm to Crossmember:
95 N·m (9.7 kgf-m, 70.1 ft-lb)
Front arm to Support plate:
145 N·m (14.8 kgf-m, 106.9 ft-lb)
Support plate to Body:
150 N·m (15.3 kgf-m, 110.6 ft-lb)
Tie–rod end to housing:
27.0 N·m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
After tightening to the specified torque, tighten the
castle nut further but within 60° until the hole in the
ball stud is aligned with a slot in castle nut
Universal joint:
24 N·m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)
Stabilizer clamp
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Stabilizer link:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
Power steering hose to Steering gearbox:
15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 11 ft-lb)
2) Purge air from the power steering system.
3) Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary.
C: INSPECTION
Check the crossmember for wear, damage or
cracks, and then repair or replace if faulty.
FS-00209
FS-00119
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FS-24
General Diagnostic Table
FRONT SUSPENSION
9. General Diagnostic Table
A: INSPECTION
1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHT
2. POOR RIDE COMFORT
1) Large rebound shock
2) Rocking of the vehicle continues too long after running over bump and hump.
3) Excessive shock in bumping
3. NOISE
Po ss ibl e c a us e C o r r e ct ive ac ti o n
(1) Permanent distortion or damage of the coil spring Replace.
(2) Rough operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(3) Improper installation of strut or shock absorber Replace with appropriate parts.
(4) Installation of the wrong coil spring Replace with appropriate parts.
Po ss ibl e ca us e C or r e ct i ve a ct io n
(1) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(2) Overinflation of tires Adjust.
(3) Improper wheel arch height Adjust or replace the coil springs with new ones.
(4) Fault in operation of damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
(5) Damage or deformation of strut mount or shock absorber mount Replace.
(6) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock
absorber
Replace with appropriate parts.
(7) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(8) Deformation or damage of helper in strut assembly or shock absorber Replace.
(9) Oil leakage from the damper strut or shock absorber Replace.
Po ss ibl e c a us e C o r r e ct ive ac ti o n
(1) Wear or damage of damper strut or shock absorber component parts Replace.
(2) Loosening of the suspension link installing bolt Tighten to the specified torque.
(3) Deformation or loss of bushing Replace.
(4) Unsuitable length (maximum or minimum) of damper strut or shock
absorber
Replace with appropriate parts.
(5) Damaged coil spring Replace.
(6) Wear or damage of the ball joint Replace.
(7) Deformation of the stabilizer clamp Replace.