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Shock Absorber Assembly Overview, FWD






Shock Absorber Assembly Overview, FWD





1 Lower Spring Support

Spring end rotated up to stop.

2 Coil Spring

Note different suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Coil Spring ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

3 Upper Spring Support

4 Bracket

For the rear body acceleration sensor.

5 Rear Body Acceleration Sensor (G343)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rear Body Acceleration Sensor, FWD ] Rear Body Acceleration Sensor, FWD.

Note the installation position of the retainer => [ (Item 4) Bracket ].

6 Bolt

5 Nm

Always replace after removal.

7 Bolt

M14 x 1.5 x 85

180 Nm

Always replace after removal.

8 Bolt

M10 x 35

50 Nm + 45° turn

Always replace after removal.

9 Shock Absorber with Left and Right Rear Dampening Adjustment Valve (N338/N339)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Shock Absorber, FWD ] Shock Absorber, FWD.

Note different suspension versions. Refer to => [ Vehicle Data Label ] Application and ID.

10 Washer

11 Lower Transverse Link

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Transverse Link ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

12 Wheel Bearing Housing

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing ] Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

Installation Position, Rear Body Acceleration Sensor on the Retainer





The tab on the retainer - 1 - must fit into the recess in the rear body acceleration sensor - arrow -.