Front Suspension
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLYWarning: Removing/installing ling the shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous. The shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, and damage the vehicle.
1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Piston Rod Nut Removal Note
Warning: Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and spring in the SSTs. Otherwise, the shock absorber and spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to vehicle parts.
1. Protect the coil spring from scratches using a piece of cloth and install the SSTs.
2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs and remove the piston rod nut.
Coil Spring Installation Note
1. Protect the coil spring from scratches using a piece of cloth and install the SSTs.
2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs.
3. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
Upper Spring Seat Installation Note
1. Align the mark on the upper spring seat with the dust boot projection.
2. Install the upper spring seat so that the upper spring seat stud is at a 27°-33° angle to the shock absorber installation shaft (lower side).