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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005930902
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel. Refer to EI-24, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove harness of wheel sensor from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-33, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Refer to BR-12, "
Rear Brake Tube and Hose".
5. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod using power tool, and then remove stabi- lizer connecting rod from strut assembly.
6. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-10, "
Component".
7. Remove the strut mounting insulator bolts, then remove strut assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to FSU-10, "
Component".
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the strut assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection".
• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-33, "
Removal and Installation".
• Attach strut mounting insulator as shown.
DisposalINFOID:0000000005930903
1. Set strut assembly horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top
as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-pressed gas.
NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction ( ).
• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
WEIA0179E
MEIA0014E
JPEIA0160ZZ
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3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times. CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000005930904
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when removing components from strut assembly.
1. Install Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut att achment to strut, wrap a shop
cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
2. Using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), compress coil spring between strut mounting bearing and spring lower
seat (on strut) until coil spring is free.
CAUTION:
Be sure the spring compressor is securely attached to the
coil spring before co mpressing coil spring.
3. Make sure coil spring with spring compressor between strut mounting bearing and spring lower seat (strut) is free. Then
remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston rod tip so
that piston rod does not turn.
4. Remove strut mounting insulator, strut mounting bearing, and bound bumper from strut.
5. Remove coil spring with spring compressor, and then gradually release a spring compressor. CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
6. Remove the strut attachment from strut.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut Inspection
Check the following:
• Strut for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace it if necessary.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or di stortion, and replace it if necessary.
• For oil leakage, and replace it if necessary.
Strut Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection
Check strut mounting insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace it if malfunction is detected.
Coil Spring Inspection
Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage, and replace it if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when installing com ponents to strut.
A : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
Tool number : ST35652000 ( — )
WEIA0180E
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
1. Install the Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.CAUTION:
When installing the strut att achment to strut, wrap a shop
cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut.
CAUTION:
• Face tube side of coil spri ng downward. Align the lower
end to spring lower seat as shown.
• Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil
spring. Compress coil spring.
3. Apply soapy water to bound bumper. Insert bound bumper into strut mounting insulator.
CAUTION:
Do not use machine oil.
4. Attach strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator. • Installation position of strut mounting insulator as shown.
5. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut to specified torque.
6. Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring. CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure co il spring attachment position
does not move.
7. Remove the strut attachment from strut. Tool number : ST35652000 ( — )
WEIA0180E
SEIA0297E
MEIA0016E
MEIA0014E
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TRANSVERSE LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to WT-7, "Adjustment".
2. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
3. Remove transverse link nuts and bolts, then remove transverse link from front suspension member.
NOTE:
When removing LH transverse link it may be necessay to lower
the suspension member in order to remove bolts to avoid con-
tact with the transaxle.
a. Set jack under front suspension member.
b. Loosen RH upper link bolts, LH upper link bolt (front suspension member side), front suspension member bolts (left/right). Lower
the front suspension member in order to remove transverse link
bolts.
4. Remove transverse link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
• Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
• Hook Tool at the cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring balance mea- surement value is within specifications when ball stud begins mov-
ing.
• If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assem- bly.
Axial End Play Inspection
• Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
• If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to FSU-10, "
Component".
• Perform final tightening of bolts and at the front suspension member installation position (rubber bushing)
under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection".
MEIA0017E
Tool number : — (J-44572)
Swing torque : Refer to FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".
Spring balance
measurement : Refer to
FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".
SEIA0523E
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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STABILIZER BAR
STABILIZER BAR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005930906
REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to PS-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove the nut on the lower side of stabilizer connecting rod using power tool, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabilizer bar.
4. If necessary remove stabilize connecting rod upper nut using power tool. Separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut.
5. Loose steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using the Tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to EM-197, "
Component".
8. Set jack under front suspension member.
9. Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay.
10. Gradually lower front suspension member in order to remove stabilizer bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lower it too far. (Do not over load the
links.)
11. Remove the bolts of stabilizer clamp, and then remove stabilizer clamp and stabilizer bushing.
12. Remove stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing, and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks,
and damage. Replace it if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torques, refer to FSU-10, "
Component".
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
SGIA1298E
WEIA0181E
WEIA0182E
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000005930907
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. Market
United States and Canada
Tire size P185/65R15, P195/55R16
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) RH
Minimum - 0
° 55 ′ (- 0.92 °)
Nominal - 0 ° 10 ′ (- 0.17 °)
Maximum 0 ° 35 ′ (0.58 °)
LH Minimum
- 0° 55 ′ (- 0.92 °)
Nominal - 0° 10 ′ (- 0.17 °)
Maximum 0° 35 ′ (0.58 °)
Left or right difference (LH -
RH) Minimum
-0° 33 ′ (-0.55 °)
Nominal 0° 0 ′ (0 °)
Maximum 0° 33 ′ (0.55 °)
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree) RH
Minimum
4° 05 ′ (4.08 °)
Nominal 4° 50 ′ (4.83 °)
Maximum 5° 35 ′ (5.58 °)
LH Minimum
3° 55 ′ (3.92 °)
Nominal 4
° 40 ′ (4.67 °)
Ma xi
mum 5° 25 ′ (5.42 °)
Left or right difference (LH -
RH) Minimum
-0° 45 ′ (-0.75 °)
Nominal -0° 12 ′ (-0.20 °)
Maximum 0° 21 ′ (0.35 °)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum
9° 10 ′ (9.17 °)
Nominal 9° 55 ′ (9.92 °)
Maximum 10° 40 ′ (10.67 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum
0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left or right, each side)
Degree minute second (Decimal degree) Minimum
0° 0 ′ 0" (0 °)
Nominal 0° 2 ′ 42" (0.05 °)
Maximum 0° 5 ′ 24" (0.09 °)
SFA234AC
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Ball JointINFOID:0000000005930908
MarketUnited States and Canada
Tire size P185/65R14
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) RH
Minimum
- 0° 50 ′ (- 0.83 °)
Nominal - 0° 5 ′ (- 0.08 °)
Maximum 0° 40 ′ (0.67 °)
LH Minimum
- 0° 50 ′ (- 0.83 °)
Nominal - 0° 5 ′ (- 0.08 °)
Maximum 0° 40 ′ (0.67 °)
Left or right difference (RH -
LH) Minimum
-0° 33 ′ (-0.55 °)
Nominal 0° 0 ′ (0 °)
Maximum 0° 33 ′ (0.55 °)
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree) RH
Minimum
3° 45 ′ (3.75 °)
Nominal 4° 30 ′ (4.50 °)
Maximum 5° 15 ′ (5.25 °)
LH Minimum
3° 35 ′ (3 .58
°)
Nominal 4° 20 ′ (4.3
3°)
Maximum 5° 5 ′ (5.08 °)
Left or right difference (RH -
LH) Minimum
-0° 45 ′ (-0.75 °)
Nominal -0° 12 ′ (-0.20 °)
Maximum 0° 21 ′ (0.35 °)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum
9° 5 ′ (9.08 °)
Nominal 9° 50 ′ (9.83 °)
Maximum 10° 35 ′ (10.58 °)
To t a l t o e - i n Distance (A - B)
Minimum
0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left or right, each side)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum
0° 0 ′ 0" (0 °)
Nominal 0° 2 ′ 42" (0.05 °)
Maximum 0° 5 ′ 24" (0.09 °)
SFA234AC
Swing torque 0.5 - 4.9 N·m (0.06 - 0.49 kg-m, 5 - 43 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance 15.4 - 150.8 N (1.6 - 15.4 kg-f, 3.5 - 40 lb-f)
Axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000005930909
Unit: mm (in)
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. Tire size
P185/65R14P185/65R15P195/55R16
Market United States
and Canada United States
CanadaUnited States
Front (Hf) 677 (26.65)685 (26.97)685 (26.97)686 (27.01)
Rear (Hr) 681 (26.81)682 (26.85)683 (26.89)683 (26.89)
LEIA0085E
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