Front Strut

Removal

1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the brake hose mounting bolts from the damper.
3. Remove the self-locking bolt.






4. Remove the flange bolt and self-locking nut, then remove the damper fork.






5. Remove the damper by removing the three flange nuts.




Disassembly


1. Compress the damper spring with the spring compressor according to the manufacturer's instructions, then remove the self-locking nut.






CAUTION:
Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the nut.






2. Remove the spring compressor and disassemble as shown.




Inspection

1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.






2. Push on the damper as shown.
3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.

NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. If it does not (no compression or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the damper should be replaced.

4. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises or binding during these tests.

CAUTION:
For cars with F22B1 engine type, the right and left damper spring are not interchangeable. Before reassembling the damper, make sure the colors on the spring are as described below.






The list is applicable to Coupe and Sedan models.






The list is applicable to Wagon model.




Reassembly

1. Install the damper unit on a spring compressor.

NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

2. Assemble the damper in reverse order of disassembly, except the damper mounting washer and self- locking nut.






NOTE: Align the bottom of damper spring and spring lower seat as shown.






3. Position the damper mounting base on the damper unit as shown.
4. Compress the damper spring with the spring compressor.
5. Install the damper mounting washer, and loosely install a new self-locking nut.






6. Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench and tighten the self-locking nut.




Installation






1. Loosely install the damper on the frame with the aligning tab facing inside, then loosely install the two flange nuts.
2. Install the damper fork over the driveshaft and onto the lower arm. Install the front damper in the damper fork so the aligning tab is aligned with the slot in the damper fork.
3. Loosely install the self-locking bolt into the damper fork.
4. Loosely install a new self-locking nut with the flange bolt.
5. Raise the knuckle with a floor jack until the car just lifts off the safety stand.


Warning:
The floor jack must be securely positioned or personal injury may result.

6. Tighten the self-locking bolt.
7. Tighten the self-locking nut.
8. Tighten the flange nuts on the top of the damper to the specified torque.






9. Install the brake hose mounts with the brake hose mounting bolts.
1O. Install the front wheel