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.

NOTICE:
w/ VSC: After installation, perform the steering angle sensor zero point calibration.