Removal and installation
− The parts are removed in the order of the numbers indicated in the figure "Removing the front suspension strut assembly".
Removal the front suspension strut assembly. 1 - Front wheel speed sensor wiring harness mounting bracket (models with ABS). 2 - Brake hose mounting bracket, 3 - Front suspension strut and steering knuckle mounting bolt, 4 - Front suspension strut mounting nut, 5 - Front suspension strut assembly.
− Installation of parts is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
- After completing the installation of the parts, perform the following operations:
- a) Check the condition of the ball joint protective covers and the strut protective cover.
- b) Check and adjust the front wheel alignment angles.
Disassembly
− Disassembly is carried out in the order of the numbers indicated in the figure "Disassembling the front suspension strut".
Disassembling the front suspension strut. 1 - lock nut, 2 - shock absorber support, 3 - bearing, 4 - upper spring seat, 5 - upper spring pad, 6 - compression buffer, 7 - front suspension strut spring, 8 - lower spring seat, 9 - front suspension strut.
- When removing parts, pay attention to the operation of removing the lock nut.
a) Using a special tool, compress the strut spring.
Attention:
- - Install the levers of the special device symmetrically so that their maximum length does not exceed the installation limits (spring length).
- - Do not use a pneumatic tool (impact wrench) when tightening the special tool bolt.
b) Holding the upper spring cup with a special tool, unscrew the lock nut.
Caution: Do not use pneumatic tools (impact wrench).
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Gas removal
1. Pull the strut rod out fully.
2. Using a drill, drill a gas vent hole in the cylinder at the area shown in the figure.
Caution: The gas release is safe, but metal chips may fly out during drilling.
Assembly
- Assembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly.
- When assembling, pay attention to the operation of installing the self-locking nut.
a) Compress the spring using a special tool and temporarily tighten the self-locking nut.
b) Align the hole in the upper spring cup and the hole in the lower spring cup in line.
Note: Use a suitable tube.
c) Correctly position the edges of both spring coils in the grooves of the seats, then loosen the special tool.
d) Using the special tool, tighten the lock nut to the specified tightening torque.
Note: Do not use an air tool (impact wrench) when tightening the lock nut.
Tightening torque: 50 - 70 Nm
