Front Damper/Spring Removal/Installation

Front Damper/Spring Removal/Installation

Removal

1. Remove the upper fender trims .

2. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

3. Remove the front wheel.

4. Remove the damper fork (A) from the damper (B) and the lower arm (C) while pushing the lower arm down.





5. Disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the lower arm.

6. Remove the 8 mm flange nuts (A) and the 10 mm flange nuts (B) from the top of the damper. Do not let the damper/spring drop down under its own weight.






7. Remove the damper/spring (A).

NOTE:

- Before removing the damper/spring, make a space to remove the damper/spring by rotating the steering wheel clockwise until it stops.
- Be careful not to damage or scratch the aluminum parts. It may weaken the suspension.






Installation

1. Position the damper/spring (A) in the body with the aligning tab (B) facing inside.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.






2. Loosely install the 8 mm flange nuts (A) and 10 mm new flange nuts (B) on the top of the damper.






3. Install the damper fork (A) over the driveshaft and onto the lower arm while pushing the lower arm down. Install the front damper in the damper fork so that the aligning tab (B) is aligned with the slot (C) in the damper fork.





4. Loosely install the damper pinch bolt (D) into the damper fork.

5. Install a new flange bolt (E) to the damper fork and lower arm, then lightly tighten a new damper fork mounting nut (F).

6. Install the stabilizer link on the lower arm with the washer and a new flange nut (G), and tighten them.

7. Place the floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.

NOTE: Do not place the jack directly on the ball joint pin to load the suspension.

8. Tighten the flange nuts on the top of the damper to the specified torque.

9. Tighten the damper pinch bolt and the damper fork mounting nut while holding the mounting bolt to the specified torque.

10. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.

11. Install the upper fender trims .

12. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.