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Replacing Front Thrust Bearings on Spring-Strut Shock Absorbers



Replacing Front Left or Right Thrust Bearings on Spring Strut Shock Absorbers


Procedures are identical with those for replacing spring strut shock absorber.

Note: If a spring strut support bearing without centering pin was fitted, the centering pin (1) of the new spring strut support bearing must be driven out.





Note: Spacer ring (A) is fitted in vehicles with "rough road package" version.

Centering pin (1) of thrust bearing must rest in bore of adapter (A).