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FSU-12
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FRONT STABILIZER
FRONT STABILIZER
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000012430309
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-48, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the nuts, then separate the stabilizer connecting rod from the stabilizer bar.
3. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to FSU-14, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the stabilizer clamp bolts, stabilizer clamps and stabi- lizer bushings from front suspension member.
5. Remove stabilizer bar.
6. Inspect the components. Refer to FSU-13, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Stabilizer bar 2. Stabilizer clamp 3. Stabilizer bushing
4. Stabilizer connecting rod 5. Strut 6. Front suspension member
Front
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FRONT STABILIZERFSU-13
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• Install the stabilizer bushing with the slit (A) facing the rear of the vehicle.
: Rear
• To install stabilizer clamp bolt, temporarily tighten them in numeri- cal order as shown, then tighten them to the specified torque.
Refer to FSU-12, "
Exploded View".
: Front
• To connect the stabilizer connecting rod (1), tighten the nut while holding the hexagonal part (A) on the stabilizer connecting rod.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts with the vehicle under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to FSU-13, "
Inspection".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the stabilizer bar, the stabilizer connecting rod, t he stabilizer bushing, and the stabilizer clamp for defor-
mation, cracks, or damage. Replace components if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection".
2. Perform the steering angle sensor neutral position adjustment. Refer to BRC-55, "
ADJUSTMENT OF
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Description".
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FSU-14
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000012430311
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000012430312
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-48, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect steering outer sockets from steering knuckles. Refer to ST-14, "
Exploded View".
3. Disconnect transverse links from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-10, "
Exploded View".
4. Disconnect stabilizer connecting rods from stabilizer bar. Refer to FSU-12, "
Exploded View".
5. Disconnect the lower joint from the steering gear. Refer to ST-12, "
Exploded View".
6. Set suitable jack under front suspension member. CAUTION:
Do not damage the front suspensi on member with suitable jack.
7. Remove the engine rear torque rod. Refer to EM-86, "
Exploded View".
8. Remove suspension member bolts.
9. Gradually lower the jack to remove front suspension member from vehicle body.
10. If necessary, remove steering gear from front suspension member. Refer to ST-14, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
11. If necessary, remove transverse links. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and Installation".
12. If necessary, remove stabilizer bar, stabilizer bar clamps, and stabilizer bushings. Refer to FSU-12,
"Removal and Installation".
13. Inspect the front suspension member. Refer to FSU-15, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Front suspension member2. Transverse link
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBERFSU-15
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• Install the member stay bolts, the upper link bolts, and the front suspension member bolts in the order of 1-6 as shown.
: Front
• After installation, perform the final tightening of each part under unladen conditions with tires on level
ground.
• Complete the inspection. FSU-15, "
Inspection"
InspectionINFOID:0000000012430313
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the front suspension member for cracks, wear or damage. Replace components if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the wheel sensor harness to be sure the connectors are fully seated.
2. Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-55, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Description".
3. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Inspection".
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FSU-16
< UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY >
FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT
UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT
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Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000012430315
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when removing components from strut.
1. Remove strut mount insulator.
2. Install Tool (A) to the front coil spring and strut. CAUTION:
When installing Tool (A), wrap a shop cloth around the front
coil spring and strut to protect the parts from damage.
3. Secure Tool (A) in a vise.
4. Slightly loosen the piston rod lock nut. WARNING:
Do not remove the piston rod lock nut completely. If the piston rod lock nut is removed com-
pletely, the coil spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.
1. Strut 2. Coil spring3. Bound bumper
4. Spring upper seat 5. Strut mount bearing 6. Piston rod lock nut
7. Strut mount insulator 8. Stopper insulator 9. Stopper insulator lock nut
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Tool number (A) : ST35652000 ( — )
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5. Compress coil spring using a suitable tool (A). WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly
hooked on the coil spring. The suitable tool must be tight-
ened alternately so as to not tilt the coil spring.
6. Make sure the coil spring is free between the spring upper seat and the strut.
7. Hold the piston rod and remove the piston rod lock nut.
8. Remove strut mount bearing, spri ng upper seat, and bound bumper as a set.
9. Remove bound bumper from spring upper seat.
10. Gradually release the suitable tool and remove the coil spring. CAUTION:
Release the suitable tool while making sure the pos ition of the suitable tool on the coil spring
does not move.
11. Remove the Tool from strut.
12. If necessary, remove strut mount bearing (1) from spring upper seat (2), using a Tool (A).
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the strut mount bearing unless damage
exists.
13. Inspect the components. Refer to FSU-19, "
Inspection".
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston rod when removing components from th e front coil spring and strut.
1. If necessary, install strut mount bearing (1) to spring upper seat (2), using a Tool (A).
CAUTION:
• Do not press on aluminum shield.
• Do not reuse strut mount bearing.
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Tool number (A) : KV10106700 ( — )
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Tool number (A) : KV10106700 ( — )
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FSU-18
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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT
2. Install Tool (A) to the front coil spring and strut.CAUTION:
When installing Tool (A), wrap a shop cloth around the front
coil spring and strut to protect the parts from damage.
3. Secure Tool (A) in a vise.
4. Compress coil spring using a suitable tool (A). WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly
hooked on the coil spring. The suitable tool must be tight-
ened alternately so as to not tilt the coil spring.
CAUTION:
Face tube side of coil spring (1) downward. Align the lower
end to lower seat (2).
5. Apply soapy water to bound bumper. CAUTION:
Do not use machine oil.
6. Insert bound bumper into spring upper seat.
7. Install strut mount bearing, spring upper seat, and bound bumper as a set. CAUTION:
Do not apply oil, such as grease, when installing the strut mount bearing.
8. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then install piston rod lock nut and tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
9. Gradually release the suitable tool, and remove the suitable tool from the coil spring. CAUTION:
Release the suitable tool while making sure the po sition of the suitable tool on the coil spring
does not move. Tool number (A) : ST35652000 ( — )
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Maximum gap (A)
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10. Remove the Tool (A) from the vise.
11. Remove Tool (A) from the front coil spring and strut.
12. Install strut mount insulator.
13. After replacing the strut, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the old strut. Refer to FSU-19, "
Disposal".
InspectionINFOID:0000000012430316
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the following items and replace the parts if necessary.
Str ut
• Check the strut for oil leaks, deformation, cracks, or damage.
• Check the piston rod for damage, uneven wear, or distortion.
Strut Mount Insulator and bound bumper
Check the strut mount insulator and t he bound bumper for cracks, wear, or damage.
Coil Spring
Check the coil spring for cracks, wear, or damage.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the wheel sensor harness to be sure the connectors are fully seated.
2. Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-55, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Description".
3. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Inspection".
DisposalINFOID:0000000012430317
1. Set the strut horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top
as shown 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.
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.
Tool number (A) : ST35652000 ( — )
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(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
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