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Steering gear to subframe retaining bolts 100 74 - Toe link ball joint to wheel knuckle retaining nut 133 98 - Stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar retaining nut 43 32 - Stabilizer bar link to lower arm retaining nut and bolt 70 52 - Stabilizer bar clamp to subframe retaining bolts 55 41 - Rear lower arm to wheel knuckle ball joint retaining nut 75 55 - Rear lower arm to subframe retaining nut and bolt 175 129 - Front lower arm to subframe retaining nut and bolt 175 129 - Front lower arm to rear lower arm retaining nut and bolt
Stage 1 - 60 Stage 2 - 135 degrees Stage 1 - 44 Stage 2 - 135 degrees - Upper arm ball joint to wheel knuckle retaining nut 90 66 - Upper arm to body retaining nuts and bolts 47 35 - Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting to body retaining nuts 28 20 - Shock absorber and spring assembly to lower arm retaining nut and
bolt 175 129 - Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting retaining nut (without adaptive damping) 50 37 - Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting retaining nut (with adaptive damping) 27 20 - Wheel hub and bearing assembly to wheel knuckle retaining bolt 90 66 - Wheel and tire to wheel hub retaining nuts 125 92 -
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NOTE: If a significant quantity of fluid has leaked out of the damper, the dividing piston will be displaced upwards in the
tube by the pressure of the gas below it. This will limit the downward travel of the piston. 1 Remove the suspension strut assembly REFER to: Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). 2 Remove the spring 3 Remove the bump stop 4 Push the damper piston fully into the damper tube
5 Measure and record the stickout dimension (the distance between the damper tube cap and the piston rod shoulder) Is the stickout dimension greater than 12.0mm?
Yes
Damper unserviceable. Install a new suspension damper.
Enclose a record of the stickout dimension with the returned
part.
No
Damper serviceable. Re-assemble and re-install the
suspension strut
REFER to: Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Front Suspension - Front Shock Absorber
Removal and Installation Published: 09-Oct-2012
NOTES: Removal
Fuse box release only required on removal of the RH front shock absorber.
Expansion tank release only required for supercharged variant removal of the LH front shock absorber.
All vehicles
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a
jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. Remove the front stabilizer bar link.
For additional information, refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
4. Release the front shock absorber from the lower arm.
5. CAUTIONS:
Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.
Use an Allen key to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst
removing the nut.
Disconnect the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.
6. Lower the vehicle.
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10. NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but
the essential information is always correct.
Remove the front shock absorber and spring assembly.
11.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for
access only.
Install the front shock absorber and spring assembly in the spring
compressor.
12. WARNING: The spring is under extreme tension, care
must be taken at all times. Failure to follow these instruction
may result in personal injury.
Compress the spring.
13. Remove the front shock absorber retaining nut
14. Carefully release the spring tension. www.JagDocs.com
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4. Connect the front shock absorber electrical connector.
All vehicles
5. Secure the fuse box.
6. Secure the coolant expansion tank.
Tighten to 10 Nm.
7. Raise the vehicle.
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8. CAUTIONS:
Use an Allen key to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst
installing the nut.
Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.
Secure the upper arm to the wheel knuckle.
Tighten the nut to 90 Nm.
9. Connect the front shock absorber and spring assembly to the
lower arm.
Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm.
10. Install the front stabilizer bar link.
For additional information, refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
11. Install the front wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
12. Lower the vehicle.
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Installation
1. WARNING: Make sure that a new lower arm ball joint nut
is installed.
CAUTION: Prevent the rear lower arm ball joint ball pin
hexagon from rotating. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the lower ball joint boot.
Install the rear lower arm.
Tighten the nut to 92 Nm.
2. NOTE: Install a new retaining nut and bolt.
Secure the front lower arm.
Stage 1: Tighten to 60 Nm.
Stage 2: Tighten to a further 135 degrees.
3. Secure the rear lower arm.
Install the rear lower arm inner retaining nut, but do
not tighten fully at this stage.
4. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm. www.JagDocs.com
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Front Suspension - Shock Absorber Bushing
Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s)
Replacer support-bush
204-337
Replacer-bush
204-338
Remover-bush
204-336
Remover support-bush
204-335
Removal
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension. Published: 11-May-2011
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise the vehicle on a 4 post lift.
2. Remove the rear lower arm.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).