FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

• Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness installed to the steering knuckle and set it aside.

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3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

5. When replacing the front shock absorber and coil spring, inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	Front brake hose clip (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2	Front stabilizer control link upper nut
3	Dynamic damper
4	Dynamic damper
5	Front shock absorber lower bolt (See Front Shock Absorber Lower Bolt Installation Note.)
6	Front shock absorber upper nut
7	Front shock absorber and coil spring (See Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note.)

Front Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note

Caution

• Set the front stabilizer control link aside before installing the front shock absorber and coil spring. Otherwise, the dust boot of the front stabilizer control link could be damaged.

1. Set the front stabilizer control link aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

2. Install the front shock absorber and coil spring.

Front Shock Absorber Lower Bolt Installation Note

1. Install the steering knuckle to the front shock absorber, insert the bolts from the direction shown as follows, then tighten them to the specified torque.

? Vehicle right side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle front.

? Vehicle left side: Insert the bolts from the vehicle rear.