Front

REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.





2. Detach the brake hose from the shock absorber mounting fork.





3. Remove the bolt from the shock absorber bushing.





4. Remove the bolt then remove the fork from the shock absorber.





5. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (3) and top mounting ring.
6. While pushing the axle assembly upward remove the strut assembly.

INSTALLATION





1. Place the fork bracket of the strut toward the inside of the vehicle, then install the strut assembly to the wheel house.





2. Install the fork to the strut assembly.
3. Install the brake hose.
4. Install the wheel and tire.

DISASSEMBLY





1. Using the special tools (J38402, A-20), spring compressor, compress the coil spring.

NOTE: Do not use an impact gun.

2. Remove the self-locking nut at the top end of shock absorber.





3. Remove the special tools (J38402, A-20), bracket, spring pad and coil spring.

INSPECTION
1. Check the rubber parts for damage or deterioration.
2. Check the spring for correct height, deformation, deterioration or damage.





3. Check the shock absorber for abnormal resistance or unusual sounds.

NOTE: When discarding the gas pressurized shock absorber, follow the disposal procedure.

DISPOSAL
1. Fully extend the shock absorber rod.





2. Drill a hole on the A section to remove gas from the cylinder.

CAUTION: The gas coming out is harmless, but be careful of chips that may fly up when drilling. Be sure to wear face shield and safety goggles.

REASSEMBLY





1. Install the special tools (J38402, A-20), spring compressor, on the coil spring and compress the spring.
After spring is fully compressed, install it on the shock absorber assembly.

NOTE:
1. Do not use an impact gun.
2. Coil spring installation chart to load classification.





2. Install the dust cover, upper spring pad, bushing (B), bracket, bushing (A) in that order and hand tighten the new self-locking nut.





3. Position the upper and lower ends of the coil spring in the upper spring pad and lower spring seat groove.
4. Position the bracket and align the bracket bolt with the projection of the fork bracket in a straight line.





5. Loosen the special tools (J38402, A-20).





6. While holding the piston rod, tighten the new self-locking nut to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque
Piston rod to bracket nut: 20 - 25 Nm (200 - 250 kgf-cm, 15 - 18 ft. lbs.)