Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. DISCONNECT FLEXIBLE HOSE AND ABS SPEED SENSOR WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose and ABS speed sensor wire harness clamp from the shock absorber.
Torque: 29 Nm (300 kgf.cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
3. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM SHOCK ABSORBER
4. DISCONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
Torque: 211 Nm (2,150 kgf.cm, 156 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the shock absorber from the steering knuckle.

HINT: At the time of installation, coat the nut's threads with engine oil.





5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with the coil spring.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgf.cm, 59 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, rotate the suspension support and set it in the direction, as shown.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check the front wheel alignment.